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My seven favorite birding apps - What are the best birdwatching apps?

This is the penultimate list of top birding apps! So sayeth the Head Flocker!

Lesser Sandhill Crane or Greater Sandhill Crane - The Sandhill Crane Subspecies

Sandhill Cranes can differ greatly in size. The size difference can be incorrectly attributed to age. Learn why the difference occurs, here!

Ring-billed Gull vs California Gull - A Tale of Two Larry's

Read on as we discuss Ring-billed Gull vs California Gull identification.

The best field guide for birds (2024) - Select a birding guide for proper identification

This question is one that can haunt every single person new to birding. Read onward to learn our top recommendations!

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.

Eastern Screech-Owl vs Western Screech-Owl

Screech-owl identification can be difficult. This post will share tips on identifying Eastern and Western Screech-Owls.

Why do woodpeckers peck wood? | Learn to stop woodpecker home damage

This question haunts some homeowners, as woodpeckers may choose their house as a sound-amplification tool, a buffet, or a temporary home.

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!

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!