Gilligallou's Blog — Bird watching

Louise Beckinsale
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Florida Keys Hawkwatch Now the Peregrine Falcon Migration Capital of the World

Aside from the pure beauty and serenity of the Florida Keys, this chain of tropical islands now offers a little something extra for their winter visitors. With continued increases over the years, the Florida Keys Hawkwatch has broken their own record for Peregrine Falcon sightings at a single monitoring site. Located in the Middle Keys […]  

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Louise Beckinsale
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The Bird Sleuth Education Program

It is no secret, when we think about the future of our planet and the species inhabiting it, we think about our children. As a whole, we all aim to develop an informed society, especially regarding environmental concerns and often times that begins with educating the adults of tomorrow at a young age. 

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Louise Beckinsale
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Birding Stories That Caught Our Attention in 2015

At this time of year, many of us pause and reflect on the year that was, focusing on the ups and downs as well as everything that made us tick during those twelve months. The birding world did not disappoint this year, leaving us with many rare sightings, species on the rise as well as […]  

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A Painted Bunting in Brooklyn, NY

Keeping with the theme of migration and vagrant bird sightings, the New York Times recently reported on a rare sighting in Brooklyn, NY. Earlier this month a Painted Bunting was spotted in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park and has since drawn bird enthusiasts by droves to catch a rare glimpse of this southern bird in the northeastern […] The post A Painted Bunting in Brooklyn, NY appeared first on The Gilligallou Bird Store | Eastern Ontario's Backyard Birding Specialty Store.

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