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A man with a brown beard and an old-fashioned safari hat excitedly points at his phone, which has the app “Merlin” pulled up

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)

2 days ago9 min read

Yellow "Flock Blocker" held in hand, aims to protect birds from windows. Background shows part of a sign with bird imagery. Mood is informative.

How to use the Flock Blocker Bird Saver Template

Flocking Around is thrilled to announce the launch of our first bird conservation tool, the Flock Blocker! This DIY tool will make window collision prevention accessible to homeowners, building managers, nature centers, renters, and businesses.

Zach (Head Flocker)

Dec 9, 20255 min read

Zach, the head flicker, holding two bags of bird seed and making a silly face

A top 5 gift guide for your birding family or casual birdwatching buddy

See a holiday wishlist fit for a birder!

Zach (Head Flocker)

Dec 1, 20258 min read

Two small brown, speckled birds perching on a tube-shaped feeder

The best finch feeders of 2025 - Buying thistle, Nyjer, & sunflower feeders for finches

The thistle or Nyjer feeder is a specialist feeder to attract finches. Learn how to shop for thistle and Nyjer feeders, here!

Zach (Head Flocker)

Nov 17, 20255 min read

Three boxes on a table. Each box is a different pastel color and features a bird along with the title “Wingspan”

Wingspan: A review of a fun, bird-themed strategy game

Wingspan is a fun bird-themed game for non-birders and birders alike!

Zach (Head Flocker)

Nov 10, 20255 min read

Happy Flocking Holidays - A 2025 Holiday Gift Guide for Bird Nerds

Review the top bird gifts of the 2024 holiday season. And laugh. I definitely hope you laugh.

Zach (Head Flocker)

Nov 7, 20258 min read

A chickadees on a clear bird feeder that is attached to a window

Meet the best bird feeders for apartments and windows! - Learn about window and camera bird feeders.

This article is our flocking review of the ease of using window bird feeders for those without green spaces to hang bird feeders.

Flocking Around

Nov 3, 20255 min read

A hummingbird with an iridescent teal throat and purple cap

The Best Spotting Scopes (2025) - Buying a Spotting Scope for Birdwatching & Wildlife Viewing

Spotting scopes allow for new opportunities in birdwatching: distant birds. See our favorite scopes from various price ranges!

Flocking Around

Oct 24, 202510 min read

A red-breasted nuthatch on a suet feeder

How to clean your bird feeders - The best methods for cleaning all bird feeders

Clean your feeders to help birds. It is not difficult people!

Flocking Around

Oct 20, 20256 min read

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