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Merlin Bird ID app update lets users contribute directly to eBird database
The free Merlin Bird ID app, used by millions, is adding direct integration with eBird, a major biodiversity database. Users can now submit bird sightings from the app to support conservation research. The update covers offline packs for US, Canada, and Europe.
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This turns a popular consumer app into a data pipeline for ornithology, but privacy and data quality controls will be key to its scientific value.
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An update to the popular Merlin Bird ID app will turn millions of birdwatchers like me into citizen scientists — doing your bit for bird conservation efforts just got easier →
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