How to Identify a Bird - Improve Your Bird ID Skills!
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Identifying a bird may seem intimidating, but there is a tried and true approach for us bird-lovers!
Zach (Head Flocker)
- Mar 8, 2023
- 5 min
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)
- Mar 6, 2023
- 4 min
What 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.
Zach (Head Flocker)
- Mar 4, 2023
- 4 min
Birding at the Audubon Rowe Sanctuary
Birding at the Audubon Rowe Sanctuary is indescribable for one reason: cranes. Registration opens in January, so now is the time to plan!
Zach (Head Flocker)
- Mar 2, 2023
- 6 min
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)
- Mar 1, 2023
- 4 min
Can birds choke?
This is an answer that can be difficult to find. However, we found research offering some insight into this important question!
Flocking Around
- Feb 26, 2023
- 4 min
What is Nyjer seed (or thistle seed)?
Have you ever had a neighbor complain that your finch feeder introduced thistle into their yard?
Flocking Around
- Feb 23, 2023
- 4 min
How 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, 2023
- 6 min
How 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.
Flocking Around
- Feb 20, 2023
- 8 min
The best birdbaths (2023) - Provide water for birds with a birdbath
Fresh water is possibly THE best attractant for a variety of birds and wildlife.
Flocking Around
- Feb 15, 2023
- 4 min
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.
Zach (Head Flocker)
- Feb 13, 2023
- 7 min
Where are the rosies? - An update on the missing rosy-finches of the Rockies
Most winters, rosy-finches show up in the Rocky Mountains in flocks by the thousands. This winter, it has been a different story…
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