June is a wonderful time to learn about the birds of Maracaibo’s forest, meadows and shoreline. Year-round birds and returning summer residents are in their breeding plumage and singing their courting songs.
You do not need to be a birder to enjoy this walk. Simply an interest.
Two tools would be helpful:
Binoculars
Phone with the Merlin app installed.
What is the Merlin App?
Bird identification app developed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology at Cornell University.
Both app and the bird packs are free. It is available for both iOS and Android devices.
Why is it helpful?
App identifies a bird by either sight or sound. Sound identification is most helpful when many birds are singing.
How do you set-up the app?
Google: Merlin Bird ID app
Choose: Cornell Lab
Select: the App Store for your device and follow the prompts
Allow: Merlin Bird ID to use your location
Select: View Packs
Once in Bird Packs: search for Canada
Select Canada West: and installation will begin
Once installed: tap OK and proceed to sign in to create an account
Outlook/vCalendar/Google
Click on the icon next to the date(s) to add to your calendar:
