Gilligallou's Blog — Bird watching

Much like any extracurricular activity or hobby, we typically continue to add pieces, accessories and other items to our collection over time.  While many of us start with the simple stuff – a feeder and a bag of the best darn seed on Earth – others go with the binoculars or cameras, depending on the […]

Commonly referred to as the winter sparrow, the American Sparrow is a fixture to many winter bird feeders here in the greater Ottawa area consistently year over year.  These small sparrows, despite their name, are not particularly associated with trees as their traditional nesting sites are often found in the northern tundra, known for its […]

It’s that very special time of the year again, and while we are all undoubtedly feeling the love today, make sure you do the same for our beloved birds this coming weekend. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) officially kicks off this Friday, February 17th and runs until Monday, February 20th […]  

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 […]