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How to attract birds to bird feeders - Create a yard to bring in more birds!
The frustration of hanging a bird feeder and receiving less than a passing glance from your local birds can lead to an abandonment of hope.
Zach (Head Flocker)
Aug 2, 20245 min read
The best birdbaths (2024) - Provide water for birds with a birdbath
Fresh water is possibly THE best attractant for a variety of birds and wildlife.
Flocking Around
Jul 26, 20248 min read
The best suet feeders (2024) - Choosing suet feeders for woodpeckers and nuthatches
Suet feeders hold cakes of fat embedded with various seeds, fruits, and insects. They are great for attracting woodpeckers and nuthatches!
Zach (Head Flocker)
Jul 19, 20245 min read
Eastern Screech-Owl vs Western Screech-Owl
Screech-owl identification can be difficult. This post will share tips on identifying Eastern and Western Screech-Owls.
Zach (Head Flocker)
Jul 12, 20245 min read
What is bird migration? - Why do some birds migrate at night?
Migration is one of the most important components of many birds' annual life cycle. Learn more about bird migration and how it occurs!
Flocking Around
Jul 1, 20245 min read
Yellow-rumped Warbler ID: Audubon's, Myrtle, or Intergrade?
Subspecies, groups, and intergrades. Oh my! Learn how to properly tick your Yellow-rumped Warbler subspecies with this post!
Zach (Head Flocker)
Jun 28, 20245 min read
What is that big, white dove? - Learn the origin of the Eurasian Collared-Dove
The first time I saw these doves while growing up in the Great Plains, I did not have the internet to find an answer.
Zach (Head Flocker)
Jun 21, 20244 min read
House Finch vs Purple Finch | Learn to identify House and Purple Finches
Learn to ID the Purple and House Finches when sharing close quarters!
Zach (Head Flocker)
Jun 14, 20246 min read
The best platform feeders of 2024 - Use a platform feeder to attract cardinals, finches, and more!
The platform feeder is, in our birdy-opinion, the optimal bird feeder. Why? Diversity, variety, and flexibility!
Zach (Head Flocker)
Jun 11, 20243 min read
Black-capped Chickadee or Mountain Chickadee
Learning the differences between the two common species of these two chickadees can be difficult for new birders. Learn how to ID them here!
Zach (Head Flocker)
Jun 3, 20243 min read
Care about birds? Buy a Duck Stamp.
I am calling on birdwatchers to stand up and make a change in the loudest voices in federal land use! Buy a Duck Stamp!
Zach (Head Flocker)
May 31, 20244 min read
Grosbeak Grief | Is it a finch or a cardinal?
Curious why birds that share the grosbeak surname are not related? We are here to share an answer!
Zach (Head Flocker)
May 20, 20244 min read
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