Gilligallou's Blog — Bird watching

Louise Beckinsale
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Identifying the Exciting Trill of the Eastern Screech Owl

An extremely camouflaged owl, the Eastern Screech Owl can sometimes be difficult to spot during daylight hours due to their superbly blended plumage, but can often easily be identified by its thrilling “screech” sounds. These short and stocky raptors can be found in well-treed areas often hiding in small nooks and crannies in large trees […]  

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Louise Beckinsale
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An Overview of the 2014-2015 Finch Forecast

Each year toward the end of September the Finch Forecast is released brimming full of interesting data and observations across a variety of finch species here in Ontario. The forecast highlights the movements across the finch species with regards to their migration patterns and illustrates where and when they are moving and where they might […]

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Louise Beckinsale
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Are We Poised for Another Record Year of Snowy Owl Sightings?

This year was one for the record books as many of us were treated to multiple sightings of the elegant snowy owl across central and eastern Canada and the American northeast. Observations of the snowy owl this year linked it very closely to the movements of a migratory “snow bird” with reported sightings as far […]  

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Louise Beckinsale
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Fall Birding – Attracting & Finding Birds During Autumn

Most of us identify prime bird watching season during the spring and summer months, but the fall is sometimes overlooked by many. The early-mid fall season can provide some great opportunities to see new and regular birds alike, and its temperatures can make it a more enjoyable experience for spending long period of time outdoors. […]  

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