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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 22, 20256 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 19, 20253 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 15, 20255 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 12, 20253 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 8, 20254 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 5, 20254 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 1, 20256 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 29, 20254 min read


Alligator or Crocodile
This question is almost as old as these living pieces of history. Do you know how to tell the difference between these aquatic titans?

Zach (Head Flocker)
Aug 25, 20255 min read


Birding in Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge
My college years were spent stomping around Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge.

Zach (Head Flocker)
Aug 22, 20254 min read


The Wonderful World of Ants - fANTastic or cANTastrophe?
From farming to mind-control, ants will blow your mind! Learn about some common yard and home ants!
AlexANTra
Aug 18, 20255 min read


I found a rare bird. Now what? - A guide to finding and reporting rare birds
So, you've found a rare bird. Bravo! But guess what? You are about to be the G.O.A.T. or the goat, and there is rarely a middle-ground.

Zach (Head Flocker)
Aug 15, 20255 min read
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