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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)

3 days ago5 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 175 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 1410 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 317 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 206 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 107 min read

A grey owl with dark stripes on a branch

How to find owls - What is owling?

Owls are a charismatic group of bird species that are appreciated by birdwatchers and wildlife lovers around the world.

Flocking Around

Sep 226 min read

A black leather book entitled the bird codex

Deciphering the Bird Codex | Learn bird codes

Full disclosure, this isn't actually an ancient and secret code of birds. BUT I do think it's really interesting and a handy thing to learn.

Sienna "Sharp-shinned" Hawk

Sep 193 min read

A beautiful and serene bird with a ridiculously long tail sits on a barb wire fence

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

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