I had Merlin identify a bird as an Indigo Bunting when the only bird
singing was a Lazuli Bunting - clearly in my binoculars - white wing bars
and orange breast - maybe 50 ft from me. Merlin did finally identify the
bird as a Lazuli, but more often came back with Indigo. I won't trust
Merlin unless I hear the bird, and if the song is unfamiliar to me - I'll
often disregard the ID ( not included in my ebird list) unless I SEE the
bird. It's a Great tool - but is imperfect. .
On Sat, Jun 21, 2025 at 12:41 PM Jeff P <jeff.percell...> wrote:
> A couple of weeks ago I had Merlin incorrectly suggesting mockingbird
> where Yellow-breasted chats and separately gray catbirds were actively
> chattering. I also had Merlin recommending Ash-throated Flycatcher on
> Thursday afternoon at the parking area for Lichen Loop Trailhead in Boulder
> County. However, I believe it was just a Yellow-breasted chat mixing in an
> ATFL call.
>
> Remain vigilant when using Merlin.
>
> Good birding,
> Jeff Percell
> Erie, CO
>
> On Sat, Jun 21, 2025, 10:50 AM Paula Hansley <plhansley...> wrote:
>
>> For those who rely on Merlin,
>>
>> I tested Merlin several times while on a walk this morning. It
>> consistently identified a Yellow-breasted Chat as a Lesser Goldfinch when I
>> was more than 50 m from the bird! As I got closer, it changed its
>> identification to chat.
>>
>> Paula Hansley
>> Louisville
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