Gilligallou's Blog

Despite their relatively tiny appearance, brown creepers can often be found on some of the largest trees in the woods.  This small, nuthatch-like songbird utilize their uniquely-shaped bills to probe crevices and underneath bark to find some of their favourite foods, and given their size, can often be tough to spot in the field. These […]  

When it comes to visually identifying birds at your backyard feeders you’ve got it mastered, right?  Even if something out of the ordinary comes by, you are likely able to jot down or remember a few key characteristics and consult your favourite field guide to determine the species. The same cannot be said for most […]  

As the nesting season is winding down, those of us lucky enough to witness, at least some of the process, have now likely watched our fledglings leave the nest and venture out into the world on their own. There are many that year after year, place bird houses in their yard or around their property […]  

It’s in our nature.  To improve, test our limits and grow each and every day.  For many of us, we can equate these goals or needs to many areas of our life.  Whether we want to run more, hit the gym more, learn more or spend more quality time with loved ones, we are always […]