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Lesser Sandhill Crane or Greater Sandhill Crane - The Sandhill Crane Subspecies
Sandhill Cranes can differ greatly in size. The size difference can be incorrectly attributed to age. Learn why the difference occurs, here!

Zach (Head Flocker)
Mar 196 min read


Northern Flicker Intergrades - Red-shafted vs Yellow-shafted Flickers
Learn how to spot intergrade Northern Flickers, by reading about them here at Flocking Around!

Zach (Head Flocker)
Jan 205 min read


Ring-billed Gull vs California Gull - A Tale of Two Larry's
Read on as we discuss Ring-billed Gull vs California Gull identification.

Zach (Head Flocker)
Aug 16, 20245 min read


The best field guide for birds (2024) - Select a birding guide for proper identification
This question is one that can haunt every single person new to birding. Read onward to learn our top recommendations!

Zach (Head Flocker)
Aug 9, 202410 min read


Identification of Dark-eyed Junco Subspecies
For many North Americans, the Dark-eyed Juncos subspecies visiting their feeders, or favorite park, look very different season to season.

Zach (Head Flocker)
Aug 5, 20246 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


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

Zach (Head Flocker)
May 27, 20246 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
May 23, 20234 min read
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