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Gilligallou's Blog — Fall Birding
Louise Beckinsale
Late Summer Hummingbird Check In
If you are anything like us, you are likely surprised by each and every time you have a glance at your calendar this summer. For many of us, it certainly seems as if we just flipped the calendar to July and already are prepping for a changeover to September. While we might be saying goodbye […]
Louise Beckinsale
Window Feeder Maintenance in the Rain
So, the wild fall weather continues here in eastern Ontario but admittedly, it seems to be calming down and becoming slightly more seasonal. After a very wet start to the summer, and cooler temperatures toward the end of the season, we were treated to an extremely warm September and October which did a lot to […]
Louise Beckinsale
3 Ways Birds Physically Prepare for Fall Migration
Well, it is no secret that we here in the greater Ottawa area have been spoiled weather-wise this season. With scorching temperatures typically only seen during the summer months, this fall season is a treat to those who love the heat. Despite the warmer-than-usual temperatures, a quick glance into the treetops above brings us all […]
Louise Beckinsale
How Storms and Weather Have Affected Fall Migration
If you’ve been living on this continent for at least the last two months, it is no secret that the weather, particularly south of us here in Ottawa, has been rather dramatic. With two hurricanes rolling through the southern United States in as many weeks, the devastation was extensive and there are still many reeling […]