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42. You are my hero about your love for birds...

Tue Jan 6, 2026, 10:59 PM

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I grew up with parakeets (budgies) and learned to love and be amazed with birds.

I have a number of books describing birds but never had them with me when I found one I didn't recognize.

2 years ago I found the "Merlin" app, and absolutely love it.

It was difficult to log into and get set up, but once I did, it has worked brilliantly.

Just yesterday I saw a bird I didn't recognize and using the app found it was a Northern Mockingbird.

This is an wonderful app, I hope they have made it easier to sign up for.

I love birds!

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