Gilligallou's Blog — Bird Behavior

It’s probably the most common question we get asked in both of our Ottawa locations as well as on our social media networks:  how to attract more cardinals. These stunning yet reclusive birds are one of the most recognizable birds here in North America and not much is as dramatic a sight as a male […]  

There are many ways to attract a number of different birds to your yard and as birders; many of us have explored the bulk of them.  We quickly set up squirrel-deterring pole systems, mount platform, tube and suet feeders and fill them with the very best seed on the market for our local birds. While […]  

As avid birders, nothing is more pleasing to our eyes than seeing our feeder(s) full of a variety of bird species.  As they chow down on your high-quality seed or suet, we have a wonderful opportunity to photograph them or simply try to identify all of the different species present. In watching this type of […]  

When it comes to visually identifying birds at your backyard feeders you’ve got it mastered, right?  Even if something out of the ordinary comes by, you are likely able to jot down or remember a few key characteristics and consult your favourite field guide to determine the species. The same cannot be said for most […]