Gilligallou's Blog — Fall Birding

As September draws to a close in Ottawa, birdwatchers are treated to the bustling activity of fall migration. Cardinals gather in flocks, while goldfinches, including many juveniles, make the most of the late nesting season. Meanwhile, hummingbirds linger among wildflowers, enjoying the last nectar of the season. Discover how to attract and support these feathered friends as they prepare for their southbound journey.

This time of year can be bittersweet for many of us birders.  As our favourite back yard birds prepare for their long southward journey, we too prepare to say goodbye. As we are busy keeping our feeders and bird baths full, aiding our favourite species in their preparation for migration, this time of year is […]

As we are only a couple of weeks ahead of the official start of autumn, some of our local birds have already left town and many others are busy preparing for their exit to warmer locales. Most of us tend to think of migration as a relatively straight forward operation, with birds leaving their summer […]  

It’s a busy time of year for our back yard birds as well all begin to gear up for the fall season.  At this point of the year many of the flycatchers and warblers have already left town and those that might still remain will be leaving very shortly. While many early migrants have already […]