Gilligallou's Blog — Nesting

  Love is certainly in the air this time of the year for our backyard birds.  As more and more of our summer residents continue to arrive here in the Ottawa area, we are treated to lovely spring mornings filled with fluttering birds and their accompanying songs. As we progress into the month of May, […]  

A common misinterpretation among birders and other nature lovers is that the female of the species is the sole care-taker for any newborn birds.  While in some cases this can be absolutely true, in most others, it is quite the opposite. Typically speaking, the majority of bird species partake in a socially monogamous relationship for […]

At this point most of the 700-or-so species of birds here in North America have built their nests, found a suitable mate, have laid their eggs and are currently awaiting the arrival of their new brood.  As some of us notice nests and eggs in our backyards or in local wooded areas, we often wonder […]  

At this time of year, many of our backyard birds have been paired up, built their nests and are likely incubating eggs as we speak.  As we progress into the summer months we will soon be treated to the welcoming sight of new baby birds leaving the nest. A common question we often receive is […]