Gilligallou's Blog — Bird Baths

Despite what the weather might be telling us, at least here in the Ottawa area, the official start to the fall season kicks off tomorrow.  As the summer-like weather continues, we must be mindful that despite the unseasonable sunshine and warm temperatures, our feathered friends are very much preparing for their long voyage south. As […]  

Sounds awfully cushy, doesn’t it? While it might seem somewhat unnecessary, there are a number of reasons you should either consider heating your existing bird bath or investing in a heated bath unit for the coming winter months.  As we know, birds, much like us, have three basic needs that need to be fulfilled for […]  

The summer months are something we all very much look forward to.  Longer days, warmer weather and the ability to get by the lake, in the woods or simply perched near your favorite backyard bird feeder are what the summer is all about. When it comes to our backyard birds, one thing cannot be overlooked […]

Temperatures are beginning to drop and before we know it, the snow will fly and St. Nick will be heading down the chimney. While we all get into a frenzy come the holiday season, it is still a great time to tinker with some last minute additions or maintenance to your backyard to help migrating […]