Gilligallou's Blog — birding events

This coming weekend -February 13-16, 2015 is the Great Back Yard Bird Count. This is the weekend that birders of all skill levels go out to the neighborhood parks and back yards and count every bird they see.  These sightings are then entered into online databases for future research and conservation efforts. This event was […]  

If you are looking for a fun and exciting way to get outside and take part in birding studies over the holiday season, taking part in a local Christmas Bird Count is a great way to get outdoors and discover some of your favorite birds. Dating back to 1900, this 115 year tradition is now […]

This month marks the 6th anniversary of Mississippi Mills Bike Month; featuring a wide variety of bicycle-themed events throughout Mississippi Mills, Ontario. This past Sunday June 8, 2014, also marked Gilligallou Bird’s 3rd year as a sponsor of Mississippi Mills Bike Month, as well as our 3rd Birders On Bikes event. For the past 3 […]