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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)

3 days ago9 min read

Six small birds with varied plumage peck at the snow-covered ground. White background and slight flurries create a wintry mood.

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)

Dec 28, 20257 min read

Squirrel on a green bird feeder eating a nut, surrounded by blurred greenery. Its bushy tail is prominent, creating a serene outdoor scene.

The best squirrel deterrent - Stop squirrels at bird feeders with this squirrel repellent

Are squirrels cute and cuddly or fierce and fiendish? I will be the judge. (And I already decided the latter.)

Zach (Head Flocker)

Dec 15, 20257 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

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

Several orange and grey crossbill birds eating seeds in a brown platform feeder

The best birdseed for attracting birds (2025) - A guide for buying bird food for backyards

Bird food should not be bought haphazardly. Our guide will prevent you from wasting money on unnecessary bird food.

Zach (Head Flocker)

Nov 14, 202510 min read

black spider with red hourglass on its abdomen in a web

Venomous Spiders of North America: How scared should you be?

Keister. Bottom. Rump. Derriere. Behind. Gluteus. The most common place for a black widow bite is on a person’s butt. Keep reading to...

AlexANTra

Oct 31, 20257 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

A side-by-side comparison of two black and yellow finches

American Goldfinch and Lesser Goldfinch Identification

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

Zach (Head Flocker)

Oct 10, 20257 min read

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