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Top 10 Warblers - The Best Warblers of North America
In an effort to introduce some new birds, stoke discussion, & share hot takes straight from the Ovenbird, I present a top ten warbler list!

Zach (Head Flocker)
Oct 69 min read


A top 5 gift guide for your birding family or casual birdwatching buddy
See a holiday wishlist fit for a birder!

Zach (Head Flocker)
Oct 38 min read


The best cameras (2025) - A birdwatcher's camera guide for the holidays and fall
Cameras are expensive gear. Read on to learn our recommendations for quality cameras for birdwatching for a variety of budgets.

Flocking Around
Sep 299 min read


A Wildlife Bucket List - Top 10 Wildlife Experiences
Join us, as Zach (the head flocker) provides insight into his wildlife experiences bucket list!

Zach (Head Flocker)
Sep 2611 min read


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


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


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)
Sep 155 min read


Herony or rookery? - A short flocking explanation on a pointless designation
Forget the silly flocking disputes. Let us take the heat while you take a break and go birding. We break down heronry and rookery here!

Zach (Head Flocker)
Sep 123 min read


Are you a birdwatcher or a birder?
You have likely heard both terms before, but do you identify as a birder or a birdwatcher?

Zach (Head Flocker)
Sep 84 min read


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


House Finch vs Cassin's Finch | Learn to identify House and Cassin's Finches
Learn how to separate the House Finch and Cassin's Finch in the field!

Zach (Head Flocker)
Sep 16 min read


The Guide to Chasing a Rare Bird | When to chase rare birds
This is the ultimate "Guide to Chasing a Rare Bird."

Zach (Head Flocker)
Aug 294 min read
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