Gilligallou's Blog

It might only be the middle of August, but for those of us looking ahead to the fall migration and to the winter months, one species can’t help but come to mind. The past couple of years have yielded tremendous sighting opportunities for snowy owls throughout Canada and the northern United States. While we hope […]  

Although we are only in the heart of the summer months here in Ontario, many avid bird watchers are not only beginning to gear up for the fall migration season, but are already taking part in it. This time of the year offers some of the heaviest migration activities from shorebirds heading south. Adult shorebirds […]

The only water kingfisher that is commonly found throughout the United States and Canada is the Belted Kingfisher. This stocky, medium-sized bird measuring 28-35cm (11-14inches) in length spends most of its time patrolling rivers and shorelines in search of small fish and crayfish. This is one of the few rare species of birds in which […]  

Protecting endangered species is always a priority for us nature lovers and conservationists and protecting the habitat of the piping plover is of no exception. Although this bird has unfortunately been designated as endangered or at risk by the Committee on the Status of Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) since 1985, Canada and it’s maritime provinces […]