Gilligallou's Blog — Bird Protection

Life in the wild and the life many of us are accustomed to are two very different variations on living.  While we certainly need to take care of a number of things to survive each and every day of our lives, we have evolved in a way that allows us to live a much more […]  

When it comes to feeding our wild birds, maintenance matters.  With the potential for the spread of illness and disease among birds and other species, keeping our feeders properly cleaned is something we cannot ignore. While we all live busy and dutiful lives, feeder maintenance must be among our top priorities, especially during the damp […]  

When it comes to habitat creation, native plants, shrubs, and trees are the name of the game.  With the risk of poisoning or disease often associated with the use of non-native plants, conservationists, horticulturalists, and naturalists all agree that going native is the best for not only our birds but for the ecosystem as a […]  

As most of you know, we take a lot of pride in every product we carry in both of our Ottawa stores and as such, we believe each one we offer for sale is among the best available for the benefit of our birds. With the increasing awareness surrounding window collisions recently, much has gone […]