Flocking AroundMar 21, 202310 minWhat is my state bird? - A List of All State Birds (and which states should change)Each state in the US has selected an avian representative. However, many of these states chose poorly.
Zach (Head Flocker)Mar 20, 20235 minEastern Screech-Owl vs Western Screech-OwlScreech-owl identification can be difficult. This post will share tips on identifying Eastern and Western Screech-Owls.
Zach (Head Flocker)Mar 6, 20234 minWhat is molt? | Have you seen birds or other animals molting?Molt is a critical element of the lifecycle of birds, insects, spiders, mammals, and more! Learn the how, when, why, and where of molt.
Flocking AroundFeb 26, 20234 minWhat is Nyjer seed (or thistle seed)?Have you ever had a neighbor complain that your finch feeder introduced thistle into their yard?
Flocking AroundFeb 23, 20234 minHow long can birds survive without water? | Can drought hurt birds?Water is the liquid key to the door of all life on Earth. We know birds have high water needs, but how long can they survive without water?
Zach (Head Flocker)Feb 21, 20236 minHow long can birds survive without food?I wish I could give you a simple answer, but there is nothing easy about survival. Learn why this is such a complex problem.
Zach (Head Flocker)Feb 13, 20237 minWhere are the rosies? - An update on the missing rosy-finches of the RockiesMost winters, rosy-finches show up in the Rocky Mountains in flocks by the thousands. This winter, it has been a different story…
Zach (Head Flocker)Feb 2, 20233 minThe TRUE Indicator Bird of Spring - Which bird means spring is near?The American Robin is NOT the indicator of spring for most states. Read on to learn which bird is the harbinger of warmer weather!
Zach (Head Flocker)Jan 25, 20236 minAre bats birds? And Other Bird Myths: Hairy birds or coconuts?Bird myths, fables, fiction, and wildly inaccurate stories have been shared about birds for generations. Prepare to get flocked, myths.