This blind Yukon birder learned to use his ears — now hearing loss means every spring is quieter | CBC News
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/birdwatching-yukon-disabilities-9.7198409?cmp=rssBrian Lendrum, a blind birder from the Yukon, is gradually losing his hearing, making it harder to enjoy the birds he loves. He relies on technology like the Merlin app to identify birds by their songs, but as his hearing deteriorates, he struggles to hear smaller songbirds. Despite this, Lendrum remains grateful for the years he’s been able to enjoy the birds around his home.