{"id":16173,"date":"2022-06-03T08:41:50","date_gmt":"2022-06-03T08:41:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/?p=16173"},"modified":"2023-04-05T15:36:39","modified_gmt":"2023-04-05T15:36:39","slug":"plantnet-app","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/plantnet-app\/","title":{"rendered":"Let’s talk about the birds and the bees"},"content":{"rendered":"Approx read: <\/span> 2<\/span> mins<\/span><\/span>

And the trees.<\/h2>\n

Slow down! What\u2019s around you?<\/h3>\n

Take a beat to explore your surroundings. There’s always something to learn about the local plants and animals in places you travel. Different trees, plants, birds and bugs don’t have to be a background perk.<\/p>\n

Fauna<\/h4>\n

Hit the bricks! Sip a latte under—wait, what\u2019s that tree? Check it out with PlantNet<\/a>, available free on iOs and Android. Shoot a photo of a patch of bark, a flower, or a leaf for a quick ID.<\/p>\n

My new home of Berlin, for example, has 430,358 street trees, as of 2020. How do I know? There\u2019s a registry, of course, because it’s Germany.<\/em> I use PlantNet to get to know my new arboreal neighbours.<\/p>\n

The app works for the for the smaller stuff, too. At the beginning of spring, I enjoyed identifying sidewalk narcissus and hyacinths; new-to-me, given my former winterless New Orleans and Malta homes.<\/p>\n

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From a blossom in the pavement to an orchid in a shop, this free app can help you identify a plant that\u2019s currently known or a rare specimen in the region.<\/p>\n

TIP: Being a good citizen scientist boosts the database. This makes plant identification easier, and helps scientists spot new, rare or endangered species.<\/p>\n

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Birds<\/h4>\n

That annoying bird that starts singing at 4 am outside your hotel room? Knowing the type of bird won\u2019t make it stop, but it might turn a rude wake-up call into a unique travel experience. With the free BirdNET app<\/a>, you can record birdsong and identify the perpetrator. The avian alarm clock won\u2019t change, but at least you can put a name to a beak.<\/p>\n

TIP: With BirdNET, you can save your recordings to begin a lifelong history of travel through birdsong.<\/p>\n

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Bees<\/h4>\n

Round out your sensory nature tour with taste. Every region of hives has its own terroire, like wine. Skip that plastic bear for a local honey tasting.<\/a><\/p>\n

TIP: Not that dedicated to nature? Pop by a beekeeper’s stall at the local farmer’s market.<\/p>\n

Stay mindful<\/h4>\n

Even a stroll around the block can offer up new-to-you nature. Not sure where to start? Follow Urbanature’s easy tips for a Neighbourhood Nature Walk<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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