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Migration Minute

Bird Migration Forecast for May5th - May 7th, 2026

500+ million birds passed over US skies last night! Richard Cissel is back in the studio to share the migration forecast for May 5th through 7th!

Zach (Head Flocker)

3 hours ago1 min read

Video cover with several migratory birds over a background of the US with lights on and radar stations scattered about. Text reads "May 2nd Migration Minute with Richard Cissel."

Migration Forecasts for April 30th to May 4th, 2026

Learn about the upcoming evenings of bird migration from "Local Chickadee-ologist" Richard Cissel.

Zach (Head Flocker)

3 days ago1 min read

Two birds side by side: a House Finch on the left with red plumage and a Purple Finch on the right with pinkish-red feathers. Labels included.

House Finch vs Purple Finch | Learn to identify House and Purple Finches

Learn to ID the Purple and House Finches when sharing close quarters!

Zach (Head Flocker)

Jan 47 min read

A man with a brown beard and an old-fashioned safari hat excitedly points at his phone, which has the app “Merlin” pulled up

My seven favorite birding apps - What are the best birdwatching apps?

This is the penultimate list of top birding apps! So sayeth the Head Flocker!

Zach (Head Flocker)

Jan 39 min read

Sharp-shinned Hawk vs Cooper's Hawk Identification

Let me guess, some hawk just killed a feeder bird, and you are determined to identify the culprit!

Zach (Head Flocker)

Jan 29 min read

Six small birds with varied plumage peck at the snow-covered ground. White background and slight flurries create a wintry mood.

Identification of Dark-eyed Junco Subspecies

For many North Americans, the Dark-eyed Juncos subspecies visiting their feeders, or favorite park, look very different season to season.

Zach (Head Flocker)

Dec 28, 20257 min read

Squirrel on a green bird feeder eating a nut, surrounded by blurred greenery. Its bushy tail is prominent, creating a serene outdoor scene.

The best squirrel deterrent - Stop squirrels at bird feeders with this squirrel repellent

Are squirrels cute and cuddly or fierce and fiendish? I will be the judge. (And I already decided the latter.)

Zach (Head Flocker)

Dec 15, 20257 min read

Yellow "Flock Blocker" held in hand, aims to protect birds from windows. Background shows part of a sign with bird imagery. Mood is informative.

How to use the Flock Blocker Bird Saver Template

Flocking Around is thrilled to announce the launch of our first bird conservation tool, the Flock Blocker! This DIY tool will make window collision prevention accessible to homeowners, building managers, nature centers, renters, and businesses.

Zach (Head Flocker)

Dec 9, 20255 min read

Prevent birds from hitting windows - Make windows bird-friendly

Window collisions are detrimental to bird populations. Learn how to prevent them.

Flocking Around

Dec 2, 20256 min read

Zach, the head flicker, holding two bags of bird seed and making a silly face

A top 5 gift guide for your birding family or casual birdwatching buddy

See a holiday wishlist fit for a birder!

Zach (Head Flocker)

Dec 1, 20258 min read

A white and gray bird splashes and dips its head in a GIF

Funny Bird Names - A List of Weird, Wacky, and Unforgettable Avian Nomenclature

Bird names can be funny, outrageous, and just downright confusing. Come laugh at the silliness of naming our avian friends!

Flocking Around

Nov 30, 20254 min read

Two small brown, speckled birds perching on a tube-shaped feeder

The best finch feeders of 2025 - Buying thistle, Nyjer, & sunflower feeders for finches

The thistle or Nyjer feeder is a specialist feeder to attract finches. Learn how to shop for thistle and Nyjer feeders, here!

Zach (Head Flocker)

Nov 17, 20255 min read

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