Re: [cayugabirds-l] Merlin the App

[James Gaffney]

I agree wholeheartedly. It’s a lot of fun and a great way to find birds whose 
songs I’m not familiar with. I was out in Arizona last week and the sound ID 
helped me find birds I had never seen before. 
Question to the group.  If Merlin picks up a bird that is a life list bird and 
you don’t eyeball it can you list it as heard?  I would think not but I’m 
interested in thoughts from you all 
Jim Gaffney 

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> On May 25, 2022, at 12:58 PM, Barbara Hotchkiss  
> wrote:
> 
> Many thanks, as always, for your edifying info! Love this little singer’s 
> melody, what that little phoebe says?!
> Warmly,
> Bar’bara’
> 
>>> On May 25, 2022, at 12:42 PM, Jay McGowan  wrote:
>>> 
>> 
>> Hi Barbara,
>> That's a Say's Phoebe. And yes, you can import videos into the app as well 
>> as audio from other apps, although it's easiest to record straight onto 
>> Merlin.
>> 
>> Since we're on the subject, I thought I would put out a quick public service 
>> reminder regarding Merlin and reporting birds to eBird. Merlin Sound ID is 
>> an amazing resource to help birders learn bird sounds and pick up more on 
>> the birds around them. We're also working hard to expand Sound ID to other 
>> parts of the world (many species in Europe are already covered). However, 
>> it's important for all of us to remember that the IDs Merlin gives are 
>> suggestions, or best guesses. We're achieving spectacular accuracy thanks to 
>> the hard work of staff and volunteers who have annotated thousands of 
>> recordings, but bird sounds are variable, and some are just as tricky for 
>> Merlin as they are for birders (think Dark-eyed Junco vs. Pine Warbler etc.) 
>> So please, DO NOT simply take Merlin's word for an ID when it comes to 
>> adding it to your eBird checklist. Use it as a starting point, and try to 
>> confirm visually or by comparing the recording to others before settling on 
>> an ID. If Merlin suggests something uncommon and you think it's correct, 
>> please upload your recording along with the observation in eBird.
>> 
>> Thanks!
>> Jay McGowan
>> Macaulay Library, Cornell Lab
>> 
>>> On Wed, May 25, 2022 at 12:20 PM Barbara Hotchkiss 
>>>  wrote:
>>> Here’s the songbird in question; heard/seen in Boulder CO  
>>> https://share.icloud.com/photos/053Nl_RqRT3l4PlHfyzo0fiKg
>>> 
>>> Warm regards,
>>> Bar’bara’
>>> 
> On May 25, 2022, at 10:41 AM, Nita L. Irby  wrote:
> 
 Sorry to clutter the list but I have to get this off my chest:
 
 Merlin’s sound ID function is the absolute bees knees! Thank you so very 
 much to its developers.
 
 Merlin has engaged my friends and family in ways I have not seen before. 
 My husband, for example, “likes“ birds but won’t even pick up a pair of 
 binoculars. Last night he said “get your phone and come out front quick!” 
 because, he said, the bird sounds were astounding (and they were). He 
 stood there with Merlin for the longest time, turning, recording and 
 listening, and the look on his face was great. This morning he grabbed my 
 phone again walking along the East Hill trail…..
 
 Thank you, Merlin people! Thank you sound library people! So amazing.
 
 Nita Irby
 Dryden
 
 
 
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Merlin the App

[Barbara Hotchkiss]

Many thanks, as always, for your edifying info! Love this little singer’s 
melody, what that little phoebe says?!
Warmly,
Bar’bara’

> On May 25, 2022, at 12:42 PM, Jay McGowan  wrote:
> 
> 
> Hi Barbara,
> That's a Say's Phoebe. And yes, you can import videos into the app as well as 
> audio from other apps, although it's easiest to record straight onto Merlin.
> 
> Since we're on the subject, I thought I would put out a quick public service 
> reminder regarding Merlin and reporting birds to eBird. Merlin Sound ID is an 
> amazing resource to help birders learn bird sounds and pick up more on the 
> birds around them. We're also working hard to expand Sound ID to other parts 
> of the world (many species in Europe are already covered). However, it's 
> important for all of us to remember that the IDs Merlin gives are 
> suggestions, or best guesses. We're achieving spectacular accuracy thanks to 
> the hard work of staff and volunteers who have annotated thousands of 
> recordings, but bird sounds are variable, and some are just as tricky for 
> Merlin as they are for birders (think Dark-eyed Junco vs. Pine Warbler etc.) 
> So please, DO NOT simply take Merlin's word for an ID when it comes to adding 
> it to your eBird checklist. Use it as a starting point, and try to confirm 
> visually or by comparing the recording to others before settling on an ID. If 
> Merlin suggests something uncommon and you think it's correct, please upload 
> your recording along with the observation in eBird.
> 
> Thanks!
> Jay McGowan
> Macaulay Library, Cornell Lab
> 
>> On Wed, May 25, 2022 at 12:20 PM Barbara Hotchkiss  
>> wrote:
>> Here’s the songbird in question; heard/seen in Boulder CO  
>> https://share.icloud.com/photos/053Nl_RqRT3l4PlHfyzo0fiKg
>> 
>> Warm regards,
>> Bar’bara’
>> 
 On May 25, 2022, at 10:41 AM, Nita L. Irby  wrote:
 
>>> Sorry to clutter the list but I have to get this off my chest:
>>> 
>>> Merlin’s sound ID function is the absolute bees knees! Thank you so very 
>>> much to its developers.
>>> 
>>> Merlin has engaged my friends and family in ways I have not seen before. My 
>>> husband, for example, “likes“ birds but won’t even pick up a pair of 
>>> binoculars. Last night he said “get your phone and come out front quick!” 
>>> because, he said, the bird sounds were astounding (and they were). He stood 
>>> there with Merlin for the longest time, turning, recording and listening, 
>>> and the look on his face was great. This morning he grabbed my phone again 
>>> walking along the East Hill trail…..
>>> 
>>> Thank you, Merlin people! Thank you sound library people! So amazing.
>>> 
>>> Nita Irby
>>> Dryden
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Merlin the App

[Jay McGowan]

Hi Barbara,
That's a Say's Phoebe. And yes, you can import videos into the app as well
as audio from other apps, although it's easiest to record straight onto
Merlin.

Since we're on the subject, I thought I would put out a quick public
service reminder regarding Merlin and reporting birds to eBird. Merlin
Sound ID is an amazing resource to help birders learn bird sounds and pick
up more on the birds around them. We're also working hard to expand Sound
ID to other parts of the world (many species in Europe are already
covered). However, it's important for all of us to remember that the IDs
Merlin gives are suggestions, or best guesses. We're achieving spectacular
accuracy thanks to the hard work of staff and volunteers who have annotated
thousands of recordings, but bird sounds are variable, and some are just as
tricky for Merlin as they are for birders (think Dark-eyed Junco vs. Pine
Warbler etc.) So please, DO NOT simply take Merlin's word for an ID when it
comes to adding it to your eBird checklist. Use it as a starting point, and
try to confirm visually or by comparing the recording to others before
settling on an ID. If Merlin suggests something uncommon and you think it's
correct, please upload your recording along with the observation in eBird.

Thanks!
Jay McGowan
Macaulay Library, Cornell Lab

On Wed, May 25, 2022 at 12:20 PM Barbara Hotchkiss 
wrote:

> Here’s the songbird in question; heard/seen in Boulder CO
> https://share.icloud.com/photos/053Nl_RqRT3l4PlHfyzo0fiKg
>
> Warm regards,
> Bar’bara’
>
> On May 25, 2022, at 10:41 AM, Nita L. Irby  wrote:
>
> Sorry to clutter the list but I have to get this off my chest:
>
> Merlin’s sound ID function is the absolute bees knees! Thank you so very
> much to its developers.
>
> Merlin has engaged my friends and family in ways I have not seen before.
> My husband, for example, “likes“ birds but won’t even pick up a pair of
> binoculars. Last night he said “get your phone and come out front quick!”
> because, he said, the bird sounds were astounding (and they were). He stood
> there with Merlin for the longest time, turning, recording and listening,
> and the look on his face was great. This morning he grabbed my phone again
> walking along the East Hill trail…..
>
> Thank you, Merlin people! Thank you sound library people! So amazing.
>
> Nita Irby
> Dryden
>
>
>
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Merlin the App

[Barbara Hotchkiss]

Here’s the songbird in question; heard/seen in Boulder CO  
https://share.icloud.com/photos/053Nl_RqRT3l4PlHfyzo0fiKg

Warm regards,
Bar’bara’

> On May 25, 2022, at 10:41 AM, Nita L. Irby  wrote:
> 
> Sorry to clutter the list but I have to get this off my chest:
> 
> Merlin’s sound ID function is the absolute bees knees! Thank you so very much 
> to its developers.
> 
> Merlin has engaged my friends and family in ways I have not seen before. My 
> husband, for example, “likes“ birds but won’t even pick up a pair of 
> binoculars. Last night he said “get your phone and come out front quick!” 
> because, he said, the bird sounds were astounding (and they were). He stood 
> there with Merlin for the longest time, turning, recording and listening, and 
> the look on his face was great. This morning he grabbed my phone again 
> walking along the East Hill trail…..
> 
> Thank you, Merlin people! Thank you sound library people! So amazing.
> 
> Nita Irby
> Dryden
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Merlin the App

[Barbara Hotchkiss]

On this beautiful note, any idea what this sweet singer is? (And... is there a 
way to plug in a sound video like this for ID...or does one have to catch the 
song/call ‘live’?)
Warm regards,
Bar’bara’


Warm regards,
Bar’bara’

> On May 25, 2022, at 10:41 AM, Nita L. Irby  wrote:
> 
> Sorry to clutter the list but I have to get this off my chest:
> 
> Merlin’s sound ID function is the absolute bees knees! Thank you so very much 
> to its developers.
> 
> Merlin has engaged my friends and family in ways I have not seen before. My 
> husband, for example, “likes“ birds but won’t even pick up a pair of 
> binoculars. Last night he said “get your phone and come out front quick!” 
> because, he said, the bird sounds were astounding (and they were). He stood 
> there with Merlin for the longest time, turning, recording and listening, and 
> the look on his face was great. This morning he grabbed my phone again 
> walking along the East Hill trail…..
> 
> Thank you, Merlin people! Thank you sound library people! So amazing.
> 
> Nita Irby
> Dryden
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Merlin the App

[Richard Guthrie]

I agree. With my hearing loss, I’ve lost track of many of the once familiar 
bird songs and calls in my world. Now, with Merlin, I get to know what might be 
out there and know to look around for old friends. 

Rich Guthrie 

> On May 25, 2022, at 11:17 AM, Mo Barger Rooster Hill Farm 
>  wrote:
> 
> 
> This morning, my usually 5 minute walk to the mailbox took 25 minutes so... 
> blessing and a curse 藍
> 
>> On Wed, May 25, 2022, 11:02 AM Kathleen P Kramer  wrote:
>> I agree! My son, who is going through a rough patch in his life, takes long 
>> hikes to restore his spirit. When I told him about Merlin, he was so pleased 
>> with what it adds to his solitary hikes and the way it’s enhanced his 
>> knowledge of birds. Thank you, Lab of O and all who have made this wonderful 
>> tool available. 
>> 
>> Kathy Kramer 
>> From: bounce-126576613-3493...@list.cornell.edu 
>>  on behalf of Nita L. Irby 
>> 
>> Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2022 10:40:46 AM
>> To: CAYUGABIRDS-L 
>> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Merlin the App
>>  
>> Sorry to clutter the list but I have to get this off my chest:
>> 
>> Merlin’s sound ID function is the absolute bees knees! Thank you so very 
>> much to its developers.
>> 
>> Merlin has engaged my friends and family in ways I have not seen before. My 
>> husband, for example, “likes“ birds but won’t even pick up a pair of 
>> binoculars. Last night he said “get your phone and come out front quick!” 
>> because, he said, the bird sounds were astounding (and they were). He stood 
>> there with Merlin for the longest time, turning, recording and listening, 
>> and the look on his face was great. This morning he grabbed my phone again 
>> walking along the East Hill trail…..
>> 
>> Thank you, Merlin people! Thank you sound library people! So amazing.
>> 
>> Nita Irby
>> Dryden
>> 
>> 
>> 
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Merlin the App

[Mo Barger Rooster Hill Farm]

This morning, my usually 5 minute walk to the mailbox took 25 minutes so...
blessing and a curse 藍

On Wed, May 25, 2022, 11:02 AM Kathleen P Kramer  wrote:

> I agree! My son, who is going through a rough patch in his life, takes
> long hikes to restore his spirit. When I told him about Merlin, he was so
> pleased with what it adds to his solitary hikes and the way it’s enhanced
> his knowledge of birds. Thank you, Lab of O and all who have made this
> wonderful tool available.
>
> Kathy Kramer
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> *From:* bounce-126576613-3493...@list.cornell.edu <
> bounce-126576613-3493...@list.cornell.edu> on behalf of Nita L. Irby <
> n...@cornell.edu>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, May 25, 2022 10:40:46 AM
> *To:* CAYUGABIRDS-L 
> *Subject:* [cayugabirds-l] Merlin the App
>
> Sorry to clutter the list but I have to get this off my chest:
>
> Merlin’s sound ID function is the absolute bees knees! Thank you so very
> much to its developers.
>
> Merlin has engaged my friends and family in ways I have not seen before.
> My husband, for example, “likes“ birds but won’t even pick up a pair of
> binoculars. Last night he said “get your phone and come out front quick!”
> because, he said, the bird sounds were astounding (and they were). He stood
> there with Merlin for the longest time, turning, recording and listening,
> and the look on his face was great. This morning he grabbed my phone again
> walking along the East Hill trail…..
>
> Thank you, Merlin people! Thank you sound library people! So amazing.
>
> Nita Irby
> Dryden
>
>
>
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Merlin the App

[marsha kardon]

I agree! Thank you Lab of O. Every time I walk and birdwatch I learn a
little bit more.  So much fun and so useful.   Marsha Kardon

On Wed, May 25, 2022 at 11:03 AM Kathleen P Kramer  wrote:

> I agree! My son, who is going through a rough patch in his life, takes
> long hikes to restore his spirit. When I told him about Merlin, he was so
> pleased with what it adds to his solitary hikes and the way it’s enhanced
> his knowledge of birds. Thank you, Lab of O and all who have made this
> wonderful tool available.
>
> Kathy Kramer
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> *From:* bounce-126576613-3493...@list.cornell.edu <
> bounce-126576613-3493...@list.cornell.edu> on behalf of Nita L. Irby <
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> *Sent:* Wednesday, May 25, 2022 10:40:46 AM
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> *Subject:* [cayugabirds-l] Merlin the App
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> Sorry to clutter the list but I have to get this off my chest:
>
> Merlin’s sound ID function is the absolute bees knees! Thank you so very
> much to its developers.
>
> Merlin has engaged my friends and family in ways I have not seen before.
> My husband, for example, “likes“ birds but won’t even pick up a pair of
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> because, he said, the bird sounds were astounding (and they were). He stood
> there with Merlin for the longest time, turning, recording and listening,
> and the look on his face was great. This morning he grabbed my phone again
> walking along the East Hill trail…..
>
> Thank you, Merlin people! Thank you sound library people! So amazing.
>
> Nita Irby
> Dryden
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Re:[cayugabirds-l] Merlin the App

[Kathleen P Kramer]

I agree! My son, who is going through a rough patch in his life, takes long 
hikes to restore his spirit. When I told him about Merlin, he was so pleased 
with what it adds to his solitary hikes and the way it’s enhanced his knowledge 
of birds. Thank you, Lab of O and all who have made this wonderful tool 
available.

Kathy Kramer

From: bounce-126576613-3493...@list.cornell.edu 
 on behalf of Nita L. Irby 

Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2022 10:40:46 AM
To: CAYUGABIRDS-L 
Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Merlin the App

Sorry to clutter the list but I have to get this off my chest:

Merlin’s sound ID function is the absolute bees knees! Thank you so very much 
to its developers.

Merlin has engaged my friends and family in ways I have not seen before. My 
husband, for example, “likes“ birds but won’t even pick up a pair of 
binoculars. Last night he said “get your phone and come out front quick!” 
because, he said, the bird sounds were astounding (and they were). He stood 
there with Merlin for the longest time, turning, recording and listening, and 
the look on his face was great. This morning he grabbed my phone again walking 
along the East Hill trail…..

Thank you, Merlin people! Thank you sound library people! So amazing.

Nita Irby
Dryden



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[cayugabirds-l] Merlin the App

[Nita L. Irby]

Sorry to clutter the list but I have to get this off my chest:

Merlin’s sound ID function is the absolute bees knees! Thank you so very much 
to its developers.

Merlin has engaged my friends and family in ways I have not seen before. My 
husband, for example, “likes“ birds but won’t even pick up a pair of 
binoculars. Last night he said “get your phone and come out front quick!” 
because, he said, the bird sounds were astounding (and they were). He stood 
there with Merlin for the longest time, turning, recording and listening, and 
the look on his face was great. This morning he grabbed my phone again walking 
along the East Hill trail…..

Thank you, Merlin people! Thank you sound library people! So amazing.

Nita Irby
Dryden



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Re: [cayugabirds-l] Yellow billed cuckoo

[Donna Lee Scott]

I’ve had one or two cuckoos around my place too!
I’ve certainly got enough of the black spongy moth worms for them to eat.

Donna Scott
Lansing
Sent from my iPhone

On May 25, 2022, at 10:35 AM, Poppy Singer  wrote:

I haven’t yet seen it, but I’ve been hearing a yellow billed cuckoo around my 
house.
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[cayugabirds-l] Yellow billed cuckoo

[Poppy Singer]

I haven’t yet seen it, but I’ve been hearing a yellow billed cuckoo around
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[cayugabirds-l] Acadian Flycatcher at SSW

[Anne Marie Johnson]

I found an Acadian Flycatcher in Sapsucker Woods this morning on the 
Hoyt-Pileated Trail (East side of SSW Rd) in the vicinity of the junction with 
the trail to the powerline cut. I never saw it, but it sang fairly often, and 
Merlin confirmed the song several times. It was singing a song that I find 
similar to Alder but higher, faster, and sharper. Also, there was an Alder 
Flycatcher singing along the powerline cut closer to the road.

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