Gilligallou's Blog — winter birding

Now that Trick or Treating is over, we will inevitably start concentrating on the next big upcoming holiday; Christmas.  As we await Saint Nick, we also begin preparing for the winter wonderland coming our way over the next number of months. As birders, each season affects both our seed selection and the manner in which […]  

Whether or not we want to admit it, we are on the cusp of winter here in eastern Ontario. While we are in no rush to wish away this lovely fall we have been having, as birders, we must face the music and ensure our back yards are well prepared for the coming cold. Our […]  

With a relatively mild winter on our hands, at least in comparison to other years, we have been treated to a great deal less snowfall and sub-zero temperatures. In addition to these obvious factors, we have also been treated to seeing some new species in our area as well as noticing more and more migratory […]  

While the Great Backyard Bird Count has come to a close for 2016, we are already hearing bits and pieces of different sightings being reported around the globe. While submissions are still being totaled until March 1st, organizers have released some data on the GBBC website and through the eBird portal. This fall and winter […]