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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)
Aug 15, 20255 min read


Top 5 Hummingbirds - The best hummers of North America
Over twenty species of hummingbirds have been recorded in the US and Canada, and I am going to rank them.

Zach (Head Flocker)
Jul 28, 20257 min read


Top 5 Ducks - The best ducks of North America
Ducks are weird, elegant, awkward, stunning, raucous, sleek, and have corkscrew penises. If that does not catch your attention...

Zach (Head Flocker)
Jul 21, 20256 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
Jul 18, 20254 min read


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
Jul 7, 202510 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)
Jul 4, 20255 min read


How many birds are in the world? - How many bird species are there?
This question has two answers depending on the intent of your question. However, if you are a scientist, this question may have ±7 answers.

Flocking Around
May 26, 20253 min read


How long do hummingbirds live? - Learn amazing facts about hummingbirds!
These fearless buzzy-birds can have quite an impressive lifespan!

Zach (Head Flocker)
May 19, 20254 min read


The Blue-footed Booby - A Name Influenced by Time
Welcome to our bird name series, which focuses on where the names of birds came from! The Blue-footed Booby is the subject of this edition of "What's in a Name."

Zach (Head Flocker)
May 11, 20254 min read
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