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Zach (Head Flocker)
Jul 5, 20244 min read
American Crow vs Common Raven - A Tale of two corvids
These two corvid species fool a lot of wildlife watchers. Read on to learn some simple tips to identify the Common Raven and American Crow!


Flocking Around
Jul 1, 20245 min read
What is bird migration? - Why do some birds migrate at night?
Migration is one of the most important components of many birds' annual life cycle. Learn more about bird migration and how it occurs!


Zach (Head Flocker)
Jun 28, 20245 min read
Yellow-rumped Warbler ID: Audubon's, Myrtle, or Intergrade?
Subspecies, groups, and intergrades. Oh my! Learn how to properly tick your Yellow-rumped Warbler subspecies with this post!

Zach (Head Flocker)
Jun 25, 20245 min read
Bird-dar? Watch migration using weather radar.
Did you know large movements of birds and other flying animals are captured each year on radar?


Zach (Head Flocker)
Jun 21, 20244 min read
What is that big, white dove? - Learn the origin of the Eurasian Collared-Dove
The first time I saw these doves while growing up in the Great Plains, I did not have the internet to find an answer.


Flocking Around
Jun 18, 20246 min read
Prevent birds from hitting windows - Make windows bird-friendly
Window collisions are detrimental to bird populations. Learn how to prevent them.


Zach (Head Flocker)
Jun 14, 20246 min read
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)
Jun 11, 20243 min read
The best platform feeders of 2024 - Use a platform feeder to attract cardinals, finches, and more!
The platform feeder is, in our birdy-opinion, the optimal bird feeder. Why? Diversity, variety, and flexibility!


Zach (Head Flocker)
Jun 7, 20245 min read
The best finch feeders of 2024 - 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)
Jun 3, 20243 min read
Black-capped Chickadee or Mountain Chickadee
Learning the differences between the two common species of these two chickadees can be difficult for new birders. Learn how to ID them here!


Zach (Head Flocker)
May 31, 20244 min read
Care about birds? Buy a Duck Stamp.
I am calling on birdwatchers to stand up and make a change in the loudest voices in federal land use! Buy a Duck Stamp!


Zach (Head Flocker)
May 27, 20246 min read
Rufous Hummingbird vs Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Who struggles to identify all those speedy hummingbirds visiting their feeders? (Raises hand.)
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