Gilligallou's Blog — Bird watching

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 […]  

As with most possessions, sometimes the test of time can really affect the quality and performance of some of our favorite things. Even the best equipment at times, is in need of a servicing, upgrade or replacement and the same goes for your birding binoculars. When to replace them is entirely up to you and […]  

More and more birders are beginning to take their bird watching on the road, even going as far as to design domestic and international travel for birding activities. Let’s face it, the world is a big place, and each geographical location boasts different species, habitats and climates for birds and those of us that love […]  

Summer came in fairly quickly for most of us here in North America, definitely here in the Ottawa area after our long drawn out winter. With the temperature on the rise, and the sun beaming it’s beautiful rays of heat, we can’t forget to take the proper precautions when heading out on a birding excursion. […]