Sandhill Cranes can differ greatly in size. Often, the size difference is attributed to age. However, we have multiple subspecies of Sandhill Crane in the United States, and these subspecies can vary greatly in size!

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13.10.2023

Common Goldeneye vs Barrow's Goldeneye Identification

These diving ducks can be confusing to new birders. Read below to learn the major ID points for discerning the Common Goldeneye from the Barrow's Goldeneye.

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21.08.2023

A proposal for the pigeon as a mascot!

Why isn't the pigeon an American football mascot?

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21.08.2023

Birding in Wyoming: Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge is likely the top shorebird/waterfowl birding spot in the state.

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07.08.2023

My seven favorite birding apps - What are the best birdwatching apps?

This is the ultimate list of top birding apps! So sayeth the Head Flocker!

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01.08.2023

Outdoor Activity for Kids: A Simple Yard Adventure

Try this simple and introductory-level activity to get kids outside!

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31.07.2023

Five Great Birding Destinations in August Across the US and Canada

Learn where to go for some great August birding!

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24.07.2023

Best backpacks and bags for birding

Save your neck. Save your back. Bring your gear in a pack.

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10.07.2023

Are you a birdwatcher or a birder?

You have likely heard both terms before, but do you identify as a birder or a birdwatcher?

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10.07.2023

Bad Bird Reviews: American Robin

Robins are noisy and pot-bellied. Laugh at them with me.

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10.07.2023

American Goldfinch and Lesser Goldfinch Identification

Learn how to separate the American Goldfinch from the Lesser Goldfinch!

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10.07.2023

How to Use Bird Codes | Deciphering the Bird Codex

Alpha codes are used to identify birds for banding, surveys, research projects, field notes, and checklists. Most codes sound like nonsense, but there are some hidden gems!

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29.06.2023

A Wildlife Bucket List - Top 10 Wildlife Experiences

See my top 10 wildlife bucket list experiences, from great white sharks to Wandering Albatrosses!

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29.06.2023

Grosbeak Grief (Finch or Cardinal?)

Curious why birds that share the grosbeak surname are not related? We are here to share an answer!

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05.06.2023

The best finch feeders of 2023 - Buying thistle, Nyjer, & sunflower feeders for finches

The Nyjer feeder or thistle feeder is a specialist feeder to attract finches, sparrows, and chickadees. Learn how to shop for finch feeders!

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05.06.2023

White Hawk - A Leucistic Red-tailed or Swainson's Hawk?

Several years ago, a white hawk was documented in central Wyoming. Read on as we discuss how we identified this bird.

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05.06.2023

When to chase rare birds

This is the ultimate "Guide to Chasing a Rare Bird." Take my word for it. Or don't. Or do.

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05.06.2023

How to document a rare bird

Learn how to document a rare bird sighting for submission to rare bird committees and community science databases like eBird!

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05.06.2023

Black-capped Chickadee or Mountain Chickadee

While not overly complicated, learning the differences between the two common species of Interior West chickadees can be challenging for new birders! Learn the simple tricks to separate the Black-capped Chickadee and Mountain Chickadee.

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05.06.2023

Blue Jay Range Expansion

Blue Jays are common in the eastern states, but since the 1970s they have been terrorizing peanut feeders across the western states.

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05.06.2023

How many birds are in the world?

This question has two answers depending on the intent of your question. However, if you are a scientist, this question may have ±7 answers. (That is a science joke.)

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05.06.2023

Care about birds? Buy a Duck Stamp.

Birders, birdwatchers, and wildlife lovers can contribute to habitat conservation DIRECTLY by purchasing a Duck Stamp. Learn how with me!

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05.06.2023

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. Learn about snake sense while Flocking Around.

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28.05.2023

How do ducks and other birds stay dry?

Ducks and other waterbirds are able to constantly submerge themselves in the water and yet remain dry upon exit. Learn why!

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27.05.2023

The Price of Fondles - How to become a bird bander

You might be wondering to yourself, how do fondles relate to a bird blog? And no, I'm not referring to Jeffrey Epstein style touching here.

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27.05.2023

What is a bioblitz?

Bioblitzes bring friends, family, and strangers together across the globe each year in pursuit of fun and learning!

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27.05.2023

How many types of feathers do birds have?

Have you ever wondered how many feathers birds have and what they use them for?

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27.05.2023

Guide to Birdwatching for Beginners

Here is the no "Flocking Around" Guide to Birdwatching for Beginners!

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27.05.2023

How do I attract Blue Jays to my yard?

Great question. And luckily, we have an easy answer for you. Read on friends, fiends, and others...

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27.05.2023

Northern Flicker Intergrades - Red-shafted vs Yellow-shafted Flickers

The two Northern Flicker groups most birders are familiar with are the Yellow-shafted Northern Flicker (auratus group) and the Red-shafted Northern Flicker (cafer group). In this post, we provide instructions for identifying each group, as well as intergrades.

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27.05.2023

What is the nictitating membrane? - Learn how birds blink!

Have you ever seen a bird do a double-blink? Here is how and why they do it.

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24.05.2023

Do mammals lay eggs? - What is a mammal?

Do all mammals give live birth? Get a flocking answer here!

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24.05.2023

The best platform feeders of 2023!

The platform feeder is, in our birdy opinion, the optimal bird feeder. Why? Diversity, variety, and flexibility!

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24.05.2023

Birding in Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge

This week in "Birding in Wyoming" is Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge, north of Green River.

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24.05.2023

House Finch vs Purple Finch | Learn to identify House and Purple Finches

Learn to ID the Purple and House Finches when sharing close quarters!

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17.05.2023

How long do hummingbirds live? - Learn amazing facts about hummingbirds!

These fearless buzzy-birds can have quite an impressive lifespan!

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17.05.2023

Rare Bird Codes - Reconsidering the rare bird alert system

The American Birding Association has a code system used to define how rare a species is within the ABA Area. Here, we flock those up.

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Brush piles for birds | Create a Junco Gym™

A top 5 gift guide for birders and birdwatchers

See where finches might appear this winter!

Lesser Sandhill Crane or Greater Sandhill Crane

Common Goldeneye vs Barrow's Goldeneye Identification

A proposal for the pigeon as a mascot!

Birding in Wyoming: Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge

My seven favorite birding apps - What are the best birdwatching apps?

Outdoor Activity for Kids: A Simple Yard Adventure

Five Great Birding Destinations in August Across the US and Canada

Best backpacks and bags for birding

Are you a birdwatcher or a birder?

Bad Bird Reviews: American Robin

American Goldfinch and Lesser Goldfinch Identification

How to Use Bird Codes | Deciphering the Bird Codex

A Wildlife Bucket List - Top 10 Wildlife Experiences

Grosbeak Grief (Finch or Cardinal?)

The best finch feeders of 2023 - Buying thistle, Nyjer, & sunflower feeders for finches

White Hawk - A Leucistic Red-tailed or Swainson's Hawk?

When to chase rare birds

How to document a rare bird

Black-capped Chickadee or Mountain Chickadee

Blue Jay Range Expansion

How many birds are in the world?

Care about birds? Buy a Duck Stamp.

Do snakes have ears? - Can snakes taste, smell, and hear?

How do ducks and other birds stay dry?

The Price of Fondles - How to become a bird bander

What is a bioblitz?

How many types of feathers do birds have?

Guide to Birdwatching for Beginners

How do I attract Blue Jays to my yard?

Northern Flicker Intergrades - Red-shafted vs Yellow-shafted Flickers

What is the nictitating membrane? - Learn how birds blink!

Do mammals lay eggs? - What is a mammal?

The best platform feeders of 2023!

Birding in Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge

House Finch vs Purple Finch | Learn to identify House and Purple Finches

How long do hummingbirds live? - Learn amazing facts about hummingbirds!

Rare Bird Codes - Reconsidering the rare bird alert system

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