Hudson Valley Residents Can Now Identify Birds In Their Backyard

The Hudson Valley is home to beautiful wildlife!

Not only are the views beautiful in the Hudson Valley but so are the wildlife! With the return of spring, we may now be seeing our furry friends once again. From squirrels to birds, skunks and possums, they’re all such cuties!

What Kind Of Sounds Do You Hear From Wildlife In The Hudson Valley?

Day or night, we can hear sounds from wildlife here in the Hudson Valley. During the day, we can hear the happy songs from birds and convos between squirrels. At night, we may hear the spring peepers which I love or crickets in our yard.

There’s a free app that allows us to understand wildlife sounds in the Hudson Valley!

Do You Know The Official State Bird Of New York State?

The Old Farmers Almanac shared some exciting news on social media! They included that every state has its own official bird. In Pennsylvania, the state bird is the Ruffed Grouse while in New Jersey, they honor the American Goldfinch.

Shoutout to the Eastern Bluebird since it is the official state bird of New York State!

Free App: Hudson Valley Residents Can Now Identify Birds In Their Backyard

You’ll want to check this app out! It’s called The Cornell Lab, Merlin and it's a bird ID app. They have over 8,500 plus bird species in its library.

When I downloaded the app and hit record, I heard a bunch of different birds! The American Robin to Black Capped Chickadees and even Blue Jay’s popped up on the list.

It's easy, you can download the app, click sound ID and hit the record button!

Will this app also be useful to you? Share your thoughts with us below. Happy birdwatching!