What in the World - Why Gen Z love birdwatching apps

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This year alone, tens of millions of people have downloaded apps which help you identify birds, lots of them are Gen Z. In our gardens, local parks on the street or even just with phones sticking out of a window people are using these apps everyday. But why?

We hear from BBC Tech reporter Liv McMahon about just how big these apps are and what is making them so popular. Plus, we talk to young birders in the UK and Canada who tell us about their love for birds and what makes these apps so special.

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Presenter: Hannah Gelbart
Producer: Chelsea Coates, Emma-Louise Amanshia and Emily Horler
Editor: Verity Wilde

Published on Wednesday, 29th July 2026.

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