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

Flocking Around
Sep 306 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)
Dec 28, 20257 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


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 7, 202510 min read


How many birds are in the world? - How many bird species are there?
This question has two answers depending on the intent of your question. However, if you are a scientist, this question may have ±7 answers.

Flocking Around
May 26, 20253 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!

Zach (Head Flocker)
Mar 19, 20256 min read


Do birds hibernate?
The incredible adaptations of birds to harsh climates are almost endless.

Zach (Head Flocker)
Mar 14, 20254 min read


What is a migratory bird fallout?
I have seen a handful of migratory bird fallouts in my time, and they are true wonders of nature. Join me in nostalgia and tale-telling!

Zach (Head Flocker)
Nov 15, 20245 min read


What is the biggest bird? - And other bird records!
Do you wonder about the avian physical extremes of this big, blue marble? Join us, as we discuss the best flocking bird records from around

Flocking Around
Oct 18, 20245 min read
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