Gilligallou's Blog

How times have changed in the world of bird watching. Over the past twenty-five years it has evolved dramatically thanks to technology. Twenty-five years ago binoculars, a map and perhaps a bird hotline were all the tools a birder would have. Internet connections 25 years ago were not terribly reliable, fast or as useful as […]  

We don’t have to tell you that this winter has been nothing but freezing, as most of the northern regions of North America recording the coldest month of February in the last 100 years. As we roll into March, you should begin to hear the sweet songs of spring from our favorite feathered friends. Birds […]  

We spend countless hours creating our very own oasis for birds in our backyards all year round and as our local flocks begin to grow there are a few items we should all keep in mind to keep our feathered friends safe from harm. With all the birding activity going on in your backyard you […]  

The Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists (MVFN) club provides birders and nature lovers the opportunity to learn about nature around them as well as lending a hand to help conserve their environment. The MVFN club explores and studies in Mississippi Mills, Carleton Place, Perth, Lanark Highlands, Beckwith and surrounding areas of Lanark County in Ontario’s Mississippi […]