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Autumn Spotlight – The Golden-Winged Warbler
Here at the Gilligallou Bird, we have a soft spot for warblers and always enjoy the opportunity to spot one...
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Summer Spotlight – Indigo Bunting
A beautiful small migratory bird that ranges from southern Canada all the way down to northern Florida, the Indigo Bunting...
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Summer Spotlight – The Cedar Waxwing
A truly unique sight to any bird enthusiast, the sleek and beautiful plumage of the cedar waxwing is tough to...
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Summer Spotlight – The Black and White Warbler
This “zebra-esque” colored warbler is typically best known for its habit of creeping up and down various tree trunks...
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Spring Spotlight – American Redstart
Often referred to as a “hyperactive warbler”, the American Redstart is a treat to view with its striking orange and...
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The Beautifully Unique Song of the Swainson’s Thrush
Step foot outside any morning this time of year and let your ears be pleased by the many spring songs...
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Spring Spotlight – The Bay-Breasted Warbler
Keep your eyes peeled for this well-traveled warbler this spring, as they begin to re-populate the woods of Canada and...
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Perfecting The Art Of Birding By Ear
A valuable, yet difficult skill to develop, learning how to identify birds strictly with your ears will make for an...
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Do Birds Store Food?
The answer is yes, but only a few species take part in what is known as “caching”. Caching is the...
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Spring Spotlight – The Rose Breasted Grosbeak
A common question we field among backyard birders in each spring is: “what is this black and white bird with...
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Listen Up! Five Song Birds Singing Spring Songs in Your Backyard
The spring is finally upon us, and with the arrival of this season, our ears are treated to the vocalization...
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The World Of Woodpeckers – A Few Tips On Identification
Most birders can easily identify that a particular bird is indeed a woodpecker, but most experience trouble when trying to...
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Getting Into Birding This Spring? Here Are Our 5 Recommended Bird Identification Books
Heading to your local book store and perusing the selection of bird identification books can seem like a slightly...