Gilligallou's Blog — bird identification

A beautiful small migratory bird that ranges from southern Canada all the way down to northern Florida, the Indigo Bunting is a beautiful addition to any backyard. This all-blue bird, sometimes referred to as the “blue canary” because of their lovely and uplifting songs heard throughout the late-spring and summer months. Where to Find the […]  

A truly unique sight to any bird enthusiast, the sleek and beautiful plumage of the cedar waxwing is tough to beat. This North American resident can be a real treat, especially moving into the fall season where you can see flocks of hundreds of these birds feasting on crops of fresh berries. Size The Cedar […]  

  This “zebra-esque” colored warbler is typically best known for its habit of creeping up and down various tree trunks in search of inspects in small crevices and in the bark. For this reason, this warbler is sometimes also referred to as the “Black and White Creeper”. This warbler (like most others) is a smaller […]  

Often referred to as a “hyperactive warbler”, the American Redstart is a treat to view with its striking orange and black foliage and busy personality. Often seen hopping across treetops, this is one of the most common nesting warblers in North America, and creatively uses its flashy colored wings and tail to startle insects while […]