Gilligallou's Blog — bird feeding

squirrel

Squirrel Solutions to Enhance Your Birding Experience

Five years ago we set out to revolutionize the way everyday folks cared for the local population of birds.  As avid birders ourselves, we not only noticed a number of gaps in the market, but knew first-hand how much birders truly care for the wild birds that take up residence with us here in the […]  

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Louise Beckinsale
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Bird Feeder Time: Factors Affecting When Birds Eat

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 […]  

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3 Reasons Why You Should Attract More Woodpeckers to Your Yard

Relatively easy to locate by listening for their telltale sound of their beak working its way through the bark on a nearby tree, woodpeckers are a true delight to have part of your backyard oasis.  While some might find the noise, and in some cases, damage, to be incessant, there truly are more benefits than […]  

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Louise Beckinsale
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Three Bird Feed Products Formulated for Summer

Now that July is upon us, the hazy days of summer are here and for some of us, that means changing gears with regards to feeding our birds.  In addition to keeping water sources fresh and full on an almost daily basis, there are a number of products we proudly carry that are specifically formulated […]  

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