Identifying birds by ear is a learnable skill, not a talent, and you don't need an app for it. Six deliberate exercises train your memory for the dawn chorus.
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Read MoreA repeatable twenty-minute dawn birding routine for people with full-time jobs — where to stand, how long to stay, and how to log sightings before the commute.
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