Gilligallou's Blog — American Goldfinch

In addition to their calming song, these birds are often the topic of conversation either online or in our store. Given their unmistakable plumage during the summer months, birders of all walks of life will immediately notice their disappearance and come looking to us for the answers. It is here in which the answer to today’s question lies and what truly dictates just about everything this little bird does: food.

The colours of spring (now officially Summer) are vibrant and give us a renewed sense of being as we watch the ecosystem around us transform into lush vegetation and new life.  In addition to the green and myriad of colours found in wooded areas and our gardens, we are also treated to the spirited colouring […]