Bird Protection
The Return of the Snowy Owl and the Risks They Face
As we roll into 2016, it seems as if we might be on the brink of another record year of...
As we roll into 2016, it seems as if we might be on the brink of another record year of...
At this time of year, many of us pause and reflect on the year that was, focusing on the ups...
It seems that with each passing year, we are treated to different species of birds during migration. While we may...
Keeping with the theme of migration and vagrant bird sightings, the New York Times recently reported on a rare sighting...
While getting yourself a few good feeders and educating yourself about the very best seed available, there is so much...
That time of year is upon us once again, and while some of us might be feeling accomplished right now,...
One of North America’s most beloved songbirds would have to be the purple martin. These birds dazzle the eyes with...
It’s something most of us do each and every morning: grab a hot cup of coffee to help catapult us...
It’s that time of year again, and while there is a lot of anticipation heading into the Christmas season, avid...
There was a great deal of excitement in our neck of the woods, west of Ottawa in eastern Ontario, this...
It’s officially December and among many other Christmas-themed activities, it is an exciting time in the birding world. Each December,...
We hear it every day in other facets of our lives, slang terms used by folks from all different walks...
At the beginning of the month we released an article which highlighted each and every provincially recognized bird across Canada,...
A common sight to roadside and open spaces in the western United States and Canada, the Western Kingbird is a...
As avid birders, we all love to take steps to transform our backyards into a birding paradise, learning about the...
By now we are all aware of the importance of keeping our bird feeders clean throughout the year, but we...
Given the time of year, we turn to a migrating species that will soon become highly visible in most of...
For those of us living outside the Arctic Tundra, one of our favourite sights during the winter months is that...
While there remains much debate as to which bird in Canada’s national avian symbol, our provinces and territories each have...
Established in 1970, the Ottawa Valley Chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) works to protect public lands...
There are many terms, phrases and sayings tossed around the birding world and for those new to the game, these...
Temperatures are beginning to drop and before we know it, the snow will fly and St. Nick will be heading...
Although it can be somber to watch many species leave your backyard at this time of year as they work...
While most of us are quite familiar with blackbirds in general, the rusty blackbird is not yet a household name....
Fall is in full swing and so are the specials at Gilligallou Bird! As we get ready for the winter...