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The Merlin Bird ID App Is Better Than Meditation, and It’s Not Just for Birders

The Merlin Bird ID App Is Better Than Meditation, and It’s Not Just for Birders

I’ve done everything I can think of to improve my mindfulness. I’ve tried countless meditation apps and breathing exercises to stay in the present, and I’m always working on improving my mental health.  What helps me stay grounded has nothing to do with any of that. It’s an app for identifying birds.  Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Merlin Bird ID launched in 2014 to help people identify the …

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