Overview
Mobile apps engage the public in conservation efforts by allowing them to contribute data and observations. Citizen scientists can use these apps to report sightings, collect data, and participate in conservation projects, significantly expanding data collection efforts.

Reviews
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Complete / Comprehensive / Easy to use / Free to use /
This is my go-to app for identifying any living thing, but I love using it mainly because the observations I make can help real science! I have had a few researchers specifically use data I have contributed...
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Beginner friendly / Easy to use / Free to use / Stable / Reliable /
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology, with eBird and Merlin, has revolutionized amateur and expert birding. With Merlin, you can download regional packs to explore bird species specific to an area, or use its AI-...
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The Merlin app is my first stop for identifying birds from description and sound. I haven't used it as much for identification from photos yet. It's much more convenient than a field guide. I also love the...