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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!

Zach (Head Flocker)
Oct 274 min read


American Goldfinch and Lesser Goldfinch Identification
Learn how to separate the American Goldfinch from the Lesser Goldfinch!

Zach (Head Flocker)
Oct 107 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 69 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 123 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 54 min read


House Finch vs Cassin's Finch | Learn to identify House and Cassin's Finches
Learn how to separate the House Finch and Cassin's Finch in the field!

Zach (Head Flocker)
Sep 16 min read


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 155 min read


Rufous Hummingbird vs Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Who struggles to identify all those speedy hummingbirds visiting their feeders? (Raises hand.)

Zach (Head Flocker)
Jun 96 min read


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!

Zach (Head Flocker)
May 169 min read
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