Apps entice young Vermonters to join the ‘birding boom’

Technology is making the pastime more accessible to Gen Z members, sparking a greater interest in the state’s natural communities.

By: Erika Tally

Outlets: UVM's Community News Service

Published: August 14, 2026

Words: 815

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Via Community News Service, a University of Vermont journalism internship

More than a third of adults in the U.S. engage in some form of birdwatching, with the majority of them being age 55 or older, according to data from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.

But technological advancements are creating a new generation of avian enthusiasts. Experts say apps such as Merlin Bird ID and eBird are attracting more members of …

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