bird behavior any more than attracting birds in unnatural concentrations to backyard feeders -- a practice that also attracts predators. Interesting article. I find it really sad how the progress of technology can be misused or abused and end up potentially hurting other creatures. On the other hand, I agree that it is cheating to use applications to do birding, and in part it takes the beauty of the experience away. I personally would feel less accomplished as a birder if it was that easy. I use bird apps to identify birds by sight and sound but go about it a bit differently. Th ID app has recorded calls that can be looped. If I hear a bird that I dont know I put on my ear buds and listen to calls that are similar. It has a call search feature. You can filter by type of call and area you are in. It is very helpful. I have been interested in birding for many years but only recently became serious about it. The apps have been a hugh help but care should be taken to not disturb the birds daily routine. Long before technology provided us with recorded bird song, countrymen being able to imitate bird and mammal calls was considered good field craft. My dad taught me how to attract Hares by making the leveret alarm call along with a host of bird calls and songs. I've just got back from Egypt and while there picked up the