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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.

Zach (Head Flocker)

7 days ago6 min read

Two falcons perched on wood: a Peregrine Falcon with yellow eyes and a Prairie Falcon with a brown pattern, under a clear blue sky. Text: Peregrine Falcon vs Prairie Falcon.

Peregrine Falcon vs Prairie Falcon

Just because you can identify the Millennium Falcon does not mean you are prepared to identify all other falcons. In fact, I would guess you are woefully unprepared.

Zach (Head Flocker)

Apr 137 min read

Six brown, grey, and white sandhill cranes in a corn field. One crane is smaller than the others.

Sandhill Cranes in Wyoming

A recent email about two cranes that differed in size, pushed me to write up a little post on Sandhill Cranes in Wyoming.

Zach (Head Flocker)

Mar 244 min read

A white hawk with a yellow bill sitting on a telephone post

White Hawk - A Leucistic Red-tailed or Swainson's Hawk?

Several years ago, a white hawk was documented in central Wyoming. Join me, as we discuss how I identified this lovely bird.

Zach (Head Flocker)

Mar 215 min read

Sandhill cranes with red crowns walk on muddy ground in a field. Brown and gray feathers blend with the earthy background.

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!

Zach (Head Flocker)

Mar 196 min read

A green hummingbird perches on a branch in a lush garden. Its feathers shimmer with iridescent hues. Text "Flocking Around" in the corner.

How to "get lucky" when birding (A Guide to Finding More Rare Birds)

You have likely gotten lucky. I have definitely gotten lucky. We have all gotten lucky (I hope). But not everyone knows what it takes...

Zach (Head Flocker)

Feb 196 min read

The No "Flocking Around" Guide to Birdwatching for Beginners

Here is the no "Flocking Around" Guide to Birdwatching for Beginners!

Zach (Head Flocker)

Feb 36 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

Song Sparrow or Lincoln's Sparrow - Identify two little brown sparrows

Now is a great time to learn how to distinguish Lincoln's Sparrow from the often resident Song Sparrow. Because now is always the best time.

Zach (Head Flocker)

Jan 174 min read

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