Gilligallou's Blog — Spring

While we look forward to the return of all of our migrants, hummingbirds definitely hold a special place in every birders heart.  We have spoken at length about the approximate timing of hummingbird migration in both the spring and the fall, but identifying the right time to hang your feeder can be just as challenging. […]  

Well now is as good a time as ever to spot nests already built or to keep an eye out for those that might still be under construction.  As we roll into the month of May, we should begin to see many new nests pop up, and eventually, eggs! We are often sent pictures from […]  

With warmer weather on the horizon, birders are getting busy this spring.  Whether it’s brushing up on your birding by ear, organizing your yard or researching the perfect type of feeder or nesting box to place in your yard, we are here to help you along. As we get deeper into the spring, one of […]  

Nothing cuts through the air quite the same as the chimney swift.  These small birds are one of the most distinctive species while in flight, where it spends the majority of its life.  Its name is derived from the fact that it has been known to cling to the vertical walls on the inside of […]