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Georgina Bruce's avatar

Love the Merlin app! After some months of using it I'm getting better at identifying birds from their songs myself. This is a great piece, Maura. And really wonderful photo!

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Maura McHugh's avatar

Thanks, George! Yes, you quickly learn to identify birds by songs. I knew a few but this is helping me notice so many more.

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Brid Conneely's avatar

Terrific photos Maura!

Went for a loooong walk with a friend today and heard the cuckoo (I don't believe I've ever heard it in May before) and I think larks, plus a black and white birb I did not recognise. Will download Merlin. Thanks.x

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Maura McHugh's avatar

Thanks, Bríd! Enjoy the app... I'm loving it.

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Sharon Joslyn's avatar

Enjoyed this Maura. I’m Irish descent, and can relate to a lot of what you say. Such fascinating, complex creatures, birbs!

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Maura McHugh's avatar

Thanks, Sharon! I've a good friend in Australia and I've heard the clatter of the birds where she lives, a noisy bunch! I enjoyed your piece also. 😀

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Sharon Joslyn's avatar

Thanks Maura, good to hear.

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