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Side-by-side comparison of small red finches

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 1, 20256 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 15, 20255 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 9, 20256 min read

Close-up of a bird with vibrant red, black, and white feathers against a dark background, focusing on its eye and beak.

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)

Apr 17, 20256 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 13, 20257 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 24, 20254 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 21, 20255 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 19, 20256 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 19, 20256 min read

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