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What is my state bird? - A List of All State Birds (and which states should change)
Each state in the US has selected an avian representative. However, many of these states chose poorly.
Flocking Around
Feb 1011 min read


A Birder's Dictionary - Learn Birdwatching Terminology (or mock it)
Welcome to the dictionary of informal birding vocabulary! Most of these words are nonsensical, but they will assuredly bring you delight.
Zach (Head Flocker)
Feb 73 min read


How long can birds survive without water? | Can drought hurt birds?
Water is the liquid key to the door of all life on Earth. We know birds have high water needs, but how long can they survive without water?
Flocking Around
Jan 315 min read


How long can birds survive without food?
I wish I could give you a simple answer, but there is nothing easy about survival. Learn why this is such a complex problem.
Zach (Head Flocker)
Jan 276 min read


What is the nictitating membrane? - Learn how birds blink!
Have you ever seen a bird do a double-blink? Here is how, and why, they do it.
Zach (Head Flocker)
Jan 243 min read


Northern Flicker Intergrades - Red-shafted vs Yellow-shafted Flickers
Learn how to spot intergrade Northern Flickers, by reading about them here at Flocking Around!
Zach (Head Flocker)
Jan 205 min read


Can I keep feathers? - The laws protecting birds (and their feathers)
The feather fanatics are always on patrol... and they will correct you.
Zach (Head Flocker)
Jan 138 min read


Do squirrels eat birds? - Are squirrels omnivores?
We do not need an entire article to answer this question. And you certainly do not want to read 1200 words for the answer.
Zach (Head Flocker)
Jan 64 min read


How many types of feathers do birds have?
Have you ever wondered how many feathers birds have and what they use them for?
Flocking Around
Dec 30, 20244 min read
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