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What is the nictitating membrane? - Learn how birds blink!
Have you ever seen a bird do a double-blink? Here is how, and why, they do it.

Zach (Head Flocker)
Jan 243 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!

Zach (Head Flocker)
Jan 205 min read


Can I keep feathers? - The laws protecting birds (and their feathers)
The feather fanatics are always on patrol... and they will correct you.

Zach (Head Flocker)
Jan 138 min read


Do squirrels eat birds? - Are squirrels omnivores?
We do not need an entire article to answer this question. And you certainly do not want to read 1200 words for the answer.

Zach (Head Flocker)
Jan 64 min read


How many types of feathers do birds have?
Have you ever wondered how many feathers birds have and what they use them for?

Flocking Around
Dec 30, 20244 min read


Start Loving European Starlings
It is time to love the European Starling. Read why!

Zach (Head Flocker)
Dec 20, 20243 min read


What do birds eat in winter? | Learn the winter diets of some North American birds!
You might be surprised at what birds can find to eat in winter! Read on to learn more!

Zach (Head Flocker)
Dec 16, 20244 min read


Where do American Robins spend the winter - Does the robin signal spring?
The American Robin does not abandon any state in the lower 48 for the winter. It is time to rid ourselves of this misconception.

Zach (Head Flocker)
Dec 13, 20242 min read


Canada Goose vs Cackling Goose - White-Cheeked Goose Identification
White-cheeked goose identification is a mess. Let's simplify the process together!

Zach (Head Flocker)
Nov 22, 20245 min read
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