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Eared Grebe vs Horned Grebe | Learn to ID these waterbirds!
These two colorful waterbirds can present an easy hurdle for new birders. Grebes are easy to identify... if you know what to look for.

Zach (Head Flocker)
Dec 27, 20243 min read


How to Identify a Bird - Improve Your Bird ID Skills!
Identifying a bird may seem intimidating, but there is a tried and true approach for us bird-lovers!

Zach (Head Flocker)
Dec 23, 20246 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


Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch - Learn the subspecies of this alpine finch
Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches appear across western North America every year! Learn the difference between the two subspecies groups.

Zach (Head Flocker)
Nov 11, 20243 min read


Purple Finch vs Cassin's Finch | Learn to identify Purple and Cassin's Finches
These three red-colored finches can lead to misidentification at your backyard bird feeder if you do not know what to look for.

Zach (Head Flocker)
Nov 4, 20247 min read


Sharp-shinned Hawk vs Cooper's Hawk Identification
Let me guess, some hawk just killed a feeder bird, and you are determined to identify the culprit!

Zach (Head Flocker)
Oct 8, 20248 min read


Ring-billed Gull vs California Gull - A Tale of Two Larry's
Read on as we discuss Ring-billed Gull vs California Gull identification.

Zach (Head Flocker)
Aug 16, 20245 min read


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!

Zach (Head Flocker)
Aug 9, 202410 min read


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.

Zach (Head Flocker)
Aug 5, 20246 min read
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