Gilligallou's Blog — bird feeding

Each season of the year has its own unique draws for most of us in the birding world. While we all enjoy the spoils of birding year-round, spring, summer, fall and winter each have their own perks. In the spring, the colourful plumage and breeding rituals captivate us, the summer’s hummers keep us busy, fall […]  

This is a question we have faced in person in both of our Ottawa stores and online via our website, Facebook and Instagram profiles.  With winter officially arriving today, many are wondering where the throngs of birds we are accustomed to seeing at our feeders have disappeared to. While this statement might not apply to […]  

Well, here we are.  A mere ten days ahead of Christmas and by all accounts, it certainly looks as if it is going to be a white (and cold) one. As many of us take to the brick and mortar and online stores to peruse for the very best in gifts for those we love […]  

For us and many of our valued customers, the true start to winter and suet season is when our good friend Dave Card drops off the first load of Fat Heads to our stores. These hand-crafted reclaimed wood creations are designed exclusively by Mr. Card not too far from our store in Almonte. Each Fat […]