Tips for Identifying Birds in Flight: Live with Q&A

Have you ever spotted a bird soaring overhead and thought, "What was that?" You're not alone! In this live birding Q&A, wildlife biologist Mark McKellar shares practical tips for identifying birds in flight. Learn how experienced birders use shape, wingbeats, flight style, flock behavior, size, color patterns, habitat, and other clues to identify birds—even when they never stop flying. We'll discuss common examples including hawks, vultures, gulls, swallows, blackbirds, waterfowl, herons, egrets, woodpeckers, and more. You'll discover what field marks matter most when birds are on the wing and how to train your eyes to notice them quickly. Bring your questions and share your own birding challenges as we explore one of the most rewarding skills in birdwatching. Topics include: • Bird silhouettes and shape recognition • Wingbeat patterns and flight styles • Soaring vs. flapping birds • Identifying hawks and vultures in flight • Flight calls and vocal clues • Flock behavior and migration flights • Tips for beginner birders • Live birding Q&A Whether you're watching birds from your backyard, local park, or favorite birding hotspot, these tips can help you become a more confident birder. Join us live and Let's Talk Birds! #birding #birdidentification #birdwatching #backyardbirds #birds #wildlife #nature #birdingtips I’m Mark McKellar — a wildlife biologist with 40+ years of bird study experience (and countless hours just staring out the window). I’m here to help you bring more birds — and more simple wonder — right to your own backyard. Around here, we tackle real bird feeding problems together: • Ants and bees hogging your nectar feeders? • Squirrels turning acrobat? • Pesky birds eating you out of house and seed? • Seed sprouting under your feeders like a jungle? ... with a few trusted tips and the right gear (all hand-picked by my staff and me), feeding birds can be downright joyful. Subscribe for straight-talk guidance, fun bird facts, and a healthy dose of nature-nerd joy. #marksbackyardbirds, #birdseed, #birdfeeding Get my Young Birder's First Field Journal: https://tinyurl.com/mpbe5ey8 Get my Kids Activity Book: https://tinyurl.com/38brxvkv FOLLOW Facebook:   / backyardbirdcenter   Instagram:   / marksbackyardbirds   Tiktok : https://www.tiktok.com/ @MarksBackyardBirds LinkTr.ee : https://linktr.ee/marksbackyardbirds Do you want to be an Insider? https://shopbackyardbirdcenter.com/pa... Join our FREE Facebook Community Group:   / 1055480298992527   Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. Mark's Amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/marksback... #OM1II #OMSYSTEM @omsystem.cameras OM-1 Mark II Camera: https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-1014959... Camera Lenses: https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-1014959... @TubeBuddy https://www.tubebuddy.com/pricing?a=M... @vidIQ https://vidiq.com/markmckellar Opus Clip https://www.opus.pro/?via=9615a7 @lowes https://shoplowes.me/4pnJE4b #LowesPartner #AD SUPPORT Visit our website: http://marksbackyardbirds.com Shop our online store: http://shopbackyardbirdcenter.com MORE INFORMATION Contact: [email protected]