Gilligallou's Blog — birding events

It’s that time of year again, and while there is a lot of anticipation heading into the Christmas season, avid birders are gearing up for a Christmas activity of their own. This weekend marks the beginning of the Christmas Bird Counts across North America and while we are only a few days away, it is […]  

It’s officially December and among many other Christmas-themed activities, it is an exciting time in the birding world. Each December, countless birders take part in local Christmas bird counts to help with research, education and conservation of our feathered friends. This year marks the 116th anniversary of this volunteer-driven program aimed at getting folks out […]  

Established in 1970, the Ottawa Valley Chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) works to protect public lands in the National Capital region. After a group of concerned citizens got wind of major development plans for Gatineau Park, the chapter was formed and today is completely engaged in the issues surrounding wilderness protection […]  

In an industry that generates close to $40 billion worth of economic value each year in the United States alone, birding is undoubtedly a growing hobby and one that greatly impacts local economies. Each and every one of these dollars spent on bird watching trips, bird seed, supplies or field guides stands to positively affect […]