Best Birding Apps for Beginners and Beyond

Looking for the best birding apps to support your birdwatching adventures? This guide compares Merlin, eBird, Audubon Bird Guide, Sibley Birds, iNaturalist, and Chirp! with clear pros, cons, and recommendations for beginners through advanced birders. Whether you’re identifying a mystery bird or learning songs, these apps—and a trusty paper guide—will make birding easier and more rewarding.