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Aug 235 min read

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!

Aug 165 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.

Aug 910 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!

Aug 56 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.

Jun 285 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!

Jun 214 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.

May 276 min read

Rufous Hummingbird vs Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Who struggles to identify all those speedy hummingbirds visiting their feeders? (Raises hand.)

May 23, 20234 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!

May 17, 20234 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!