Gilligallou's Blog — owls

For those of us who enjoy the outdoors and are actively seeking out new species of birds to hear, spot and photograph, owls provide an amazing experience when spotted in the field. Their nocturnal and secretive nature makes them a difficult target for those wishing to catch a glimpse. As with most anything you will […]  

Owls are very popular birds and easy to identify, however they are nocturnal and nest early in the season, this makes Owls difficult to monitor. These important raptors are directly affected by changes in forests, and owl population studies are essential for conservation. The national nocturnal owl survey has over 1000 volunteers that spend one […]

A long, slender raptor, the Long-eared Owl is a unique sight to behold given the sometimes surprised looking expressions their long, pointed ears can sometimes display. These owls play it close-to-the-chest as well, restricting the bulk of their movements under the cover of darkness and often seamlessly camouflaging with the trunk of a tree. Where […]  

The Snowy Owl is a magnificent raptor to view in the wild that traditionally is only visible outside of the bitter arctic tundra for a select few months of the year. Easily identified with their snow-white plumage, these owls are sought after during the winter months by birders across Canada and a large portion of […]