3 Must-have nature apps of 2021

It can be a little hard to explore or learn about nature without guidance. What if it could be done with the help of the device we are holding in our hands? Our smartphones can now facilitate a closer and more accurate experience of nature, and help in learning about new things. There are various Android and iOS apps for nature lovers. We will look at 3 trending apps below.   

Merlin Bird App  
This app for bird lovers around the globe is available on both iOS and Android. It’s safe for kids too, and interesting across age groups. Merlin Bird App has information on different species of birds according to location and country. There are several bird info packs according to locations that can be downloaded. This is really handy because we can read at leisure without worrying about data. We can also use this app for identifying birds using their photos. A list of birds matching the image show up with their details.  

Plant Net  
Also available on Android and iOS, is the detailed Plant Net, a kind of Wiki app for the plant world. One can browse through a he gallery of plants, conveniently grouped according to species, themes and locations. We can use the app to take an image or even scan a plant and find its identity. This is great for trekkers and students alike. The app allows us to fetch extra information from the internet too on specific plants, making it a great student project app.  

Animal Sounds 
This is an endearing nature game app available on Android devices only. We are supposed to listen to the animal sound (audio) and match it with the image in the app. There are categories like farm animals, wild animals, birds etc. There are 3 pre-loaded game versions, all centred around memorising the sounds and names of animals. Apps like these are universal; a child can work on common animals, while adults can challenge each other over seriously strange bird calls or rare animals grunting along. The games are in puzzle format, which are all easy to navigate.