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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


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


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


Are bats birds? And Other Bird Myths: Hairy birds or coconuts?
Bird myths, fables, fiction, and wildly inaccurate stories have been shared about birds for generations. Prepare to get flocked, myths.

Zach (Head Flocker)
Oct 13, 20256 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)
Oct 6, 20259 min read


How to find owls - What is owling?
Owls are a charismatic group of bird species that are appreciated by birdwatchers and wildlife lovers around the world.

Flocking Around
Sep 22, 20256 min read


What is molt? | Have you seen birds or other animals molting?
Molt is a critical element of the lifecycle of birds, insects, spiders, mammals, and more! Learn the how, when, why, and where of molt.

Zach (Head Flocker)
Sep 15, 20255 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)
Sep 12, 20253 min read


How to document a rare bird sighting
Learn how to document a rare bird sighting for submission to rare bird committees and community science databases like eBird!

Flocking Around
Sep 5, 20254 min read
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