Gilligallou's Blog — Bird Protection

Louise Beckinsale
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Almonte Film Screening Raises Funds for Bird Studies Canada

The release of the full-length feature film titled The Messenger has sent shock waves not only through the birding community but has also resonated with many others as well.  Highlighting some of the negative effects we as humans have had on our wonderful planet, as well as the wildlife that inhabits it, the film made […]  

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Study Indicates that Increased Urbanization Constrains Reproductive Behaviour in Birds

A study published at the end of 2016 indicated some troubling facts for our feathered friends.  Based in Seattle, Washington, researchers set out to determine the effects increased urbanization had on local bird populations and the findings are certainly a cause for concern. The United Nations is estimating that the world’s population will likely reach […]

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The Best Corn for Feeding Back Yard Birds

Take a look in any bag of seed, ours included, and you are very likely to find a great deal of corn included in the ingredients.  Maize, or corn, is a very popular agricultural crop enjoyed by many species of animals that roam or fly here in North America and is extremely high in carbohydrates […]

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Three Useful Tips for Winter Birding

With Christmas behind us and the New Year front and center, many of us have accepted the inevitable fact that winter is here to stay…at least until the spring. That being said, for most of us, winter is not all that bad.  As outdoor recreationists we all enjoy skiing, hiking, hockey and snowshoeing in Canada’s […]  

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