Gilligallou's Blog — bird identification

It’s a busy time of year for our back yard birds as well all begin to gear up for the fall season.  At this point of the year many of the flycatchers and warblers have already left town and those that might still remain will be leaving very shortly. While many early migrants have already […]  

As we wind out the summer, chances of spotting many warblers are growing smaller by the day as many of these small, energetic songbirds are already making their way south for the winter months.  That being said, according to eBird reports, there are still some yellow-rumped warblers in the area. One of the more recent […]  

Despite their relatively tiny appearance, brown creepers can often be found on some of the largest trees in the woods.  This small, nuthatch-like songbird utilize their uniquely-shaped bills to probe crevices and underneath bark to find some of their favourite foods, and given their size, can often be tough to spot in the field. These […]  

When it comes to visually identifying birds at your backyard feeders you’ve got it mastered, right?  Even if something out of the ordinary comes by, you are likely able to jot down or remember a few key characteristics and consult your favourite field guide to determine the species. The same cannot be said for most […]