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17 hours ago5 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!

4 days ago4 min read

Now is a great time to learn how to distinguish Lincoln's Sparrow from the often resident Song Sparrow. Because now is always the best time.

Dec 27, 20243 min read

These two colorful waterbirds can present an easy hurdle for new birders. Grebes are easy to identify... if you know what to look for.

Dec 23, 20246 min read

Identifying a bird may seem intimidating, but there is a tried and true approach for us bird-lovers!

Nov 22, 20245 min read

White-cheeked goose identification is a mess. Let's simplify the process together!

Nov 11, 20243 min read

Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches appear across western North America every year! Learn the difference between the two subspecies groups.

Nov 4, 20246 min read

These three red-colored finches can lead to misidentification at your backyard bird feeder if you do not know what to look for.

Oct 15, 20246 min read

Learn how to separate the House Finch and Cassin's Finch in the field!

Oct 8, 20248 min read

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