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I found a banded bird, now what? - How to report a banded bird
Learn what bird banding is and what to do when finding a bird with a leg band!
Flocking Around
May 7, 20239 min read

Rare Bird Codes - Reconsidering the rare bird alert system
The American Birding Association has a code system used to define how rare a species is within the ABA Area. Here, we flock those up.
Flocking Around
May 6, 20235 min read

Do male birds sing all summer? | Learn about birdsong
In North America, both male and female birds can sing before, during, and even after the breeding season.
Flocking Around
May 4, 20234 min read


How to help nestlings and fledglings (aka baby birds) on the ground!
Every year, helpful humans find baby birds on the ground. And every year, they wonder if they should help.
Zach (Head Flocker)
May 2, 20235 min read

Venomous snake safety - preventing and treating snakebites in the field
Every spring, our scaly friends will emerge from hibernation to help keep rodent populations in check.
Zach (Head Flocker)
Apr 30, 20235 min read


Alligator or Crocodile
This question is almost as old as these living pieces of history. Do you know how to tell the difference between these aquatic titans?
Zach (Head Flocker)
Apr 29, 20235 min read


Birdwatching in Yellowstone National Park - A guide to finding birds in Yellowstone
Millions of people visit Yellowstone National Park each year. This year may be your best opportunity for some serious Yellowstone birding!
Zach (Head Flocker)
Apr 23, 20233 min read

Bear Safety - Bear spray and bear attack prevention
Bears typically pose little threat to humans. However, being unprepared can be a mistake. If you live in bear country, always be ready.
Flocking Around
Apr 22, 20238 min read


Herony or rookery? - A short flocking explanation on a pointless designation
Forget the silly flocking disputes. Let us take the heat while you take a break and go birding. We break down heronry and rookery here!
Zach (Head Flocker)
Apr 17, 20233 min read


Top 10 Warblers - The Best Warblers of North America
In an effort to introduce some new birds, stoke discussion, & share hot takes straight from the Ovenbird, I present a top ten warbler list!
Zach (Head Flocker)
Apr 8, 20238 min read


I found a rare bird. Now what? - A guide to finding and reporting rare birds
So, you've found a rare bird. Bravo! But guess what? You are about to be the G.O.A.T. or the goat, and there is rarely a middle-ground.
Zach (Head Flocker)
Apr 7, 20235 min read


The Bald Eagle is Overrated | Why is the Bald Eagle the national symbol for the US?
I know what you're thinking. Are these people flocking around? Trust me, you need to read to the end...
Zach (Head Flocker)
Apr 1, 20234 min read
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