Gilligallou's Blog — winter birding

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The 2018-19 Winter Finch Forecast

As we creep our way into October, any avid birder can tell you that nothing excites us quite as much as Ron Pittaway’s annual Winter Finch Forecast. Publishing his findings each and every year at this time, Ron and his team take a deep and concentrated look at the finch populations, past and current trends […] The post The 2018-19 Winter Finch Forecast appeared first on The Gilligallou Bird Store | Eastern Ontario's Backyard Birding Specialty Store.

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Learning the Rules of the Great Backyard Bird Count

Excitement is building as we make our way through the month of February here in the wonderful world of birding. As we progress through the winter months here in the Ottawa area, sightings of our winter finches and colourful cardinals are everywhere. As we continue to move toward the spring, our anticipation and focus moved […]  

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Why a Fly Through Feeder is Great for New Birders

You’ve always enjoyed Mother Nature and everything she has to offer and have found yourself to have a particular affinity for our feathered friends. While we proudly service birders of all levels of experience, we do pride ourselves on having a wealth of information to offer those just dipping their toes in the birding water, […]  

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How to Attract Finches to Your Yard This Winter

Each season of the year has its own unique draws for most of us in the birding world. While we all enjoy the spoils of birding year-round, spring, summer, fall and winter each have their own perks. In the spring, the colourful plumage and breeding rituals captivate us, the summer’s hummers keep us busy, fall […]  

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