Gilligallou's Blog

Whatever the type of nest, watching a bird build one is fascinating. Bird nests range from non-existent to extensive, multi-chambered apartments which can be fully weatherproof and may last for years or even decades. Before building a nest the pair (male and female bird) must decide on where to build. This is called ‘nest site […]  

There are many different types of beaks on birds and evolution has played a big part in developing the great variety of beaks adapted by their varied food habits. All of them, however, arise in fundamentally the same way. Although beaks vary significantly in size, shape, color and texture, they share a similar underlying structure. […]  

A beautiful and rare sight, owls have long been a heavy favorite not only in the active birding community, but with people in general. Given their reclusive nature and majestic presence there truly is something special about spotting an owl in the wild. Counts indicate that there are over 200 species of owls on our […]  

Bird watching has become one of the fastest growing outdoor recreational pursuits. However, we often wonder does the act of pursuing birds have any impact on their health? With plenty of bad news about human impacting wildlife around our planet, it is uplifting to have some encouraging news: Bird watching is not harmful to birds! […]