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Do snakes have ears? - Can snakes taste, smell, and hear?
These are questions that kept 11-year-old Zach up at night. Luckily, adult Zach can provide an answer.

Zach (Head Flocker)
Jul 145 min read


Bear Safety - Bear spray and bear attack prevention
Bears typically pose little threat to humans. However, being unprepared can be a mistake. If you live in bear country, always be ready.

Flocking Around
Jul 119 min read


I found a banded bird, now what? - How to report a banded bird
Learn what bird banding is and what to do when finding a bird with a leg band!

Flocking Around
Jul 710 min read


The Bald Eagle is Overrated | Why is the Bald Eagle the national symbol for the US?
I know what you're thinking. Are these people flocking around? Trust me, you need to read to the end...

Zach (Head Flocker)
Jul 45 min read


Outdoor Activity for Kids: A Simple Yard Adventure
Getting kids outside can be a challenge. You need something that can capture and hold their attention. Piece of cake?

Zach (Head Flocker)
Jun 304 min read


Five Great Birding Destinations in August Across the US and Canada
Get ready for some great August birding!

Flocking Around
Jun 279 min read


Top 5 Woodpeckers - The best peckers of North America
Yes, I realize what I did with the title. Gotta get those clicks somehow...

Zach (Head Flocker)
Jun 236 min read


Prevent birds from hitting windows - Make windows bird-friendly
Window collisions are detrimental to bird populations. Learn how to prevent them.

Flocking Around
Jun 206 min read


Venomous snake safety - preventing and treating snakebites in the field
Every spring, our scaly friends will emerge from hibernation to help keep rodent populations in check.

Zach (Head Flocker)
Jun 166 min read


How to help injured and sick birds - Learn what to do when you find a sick or injured bird
The answer is far more straightforward than you might expect.

Zach (Head Flocker)
Jun 135 min read


Rufous Hummingbird vs Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Who struggles to identify all those speedy hummingbirds visiting their feeders? (Raises hand.)

Zach (Head Flocker)
Jun 96 min read


Birding in Cattail Marsh in Beaumont, TX
To christen the maiden post of "Hotspot Highlight," I am highlighting a birding hotspot from my previous home state of Texas.

Zach (Head Flocker)
Jun 62 min read
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