Gilligallou's Blog — birding events

With June upon us once again, it is officially Mississippi Mills Bike Month here in the Almonte area. As avid cyclists, this is a special time of year for us and one we use not only to get folks in the great outdoors but also to create awareness for the many wonderful cycling opportunities our […]

It’s a big day and to be honest, we’re pretty darn excited about it! Thanks to each and every one of you and many others, we hit a major online milestone this month as the odometer rolled over 100,000 views on our YouTube channel! After opening our flagship store in Almonte in 2011, we also […]

Also referred to as World Migratory Bird Day or just simply Bird Day, it is perhaps one of the most important days of the year for birders across North America. Celebrated by both Americans and Canadians on the second weekend of May each year, this year’s edition is extra special considering 2018 is Year of […]  

Excitement is building as we make our way through the month of February here in the wonderful world of birding. As we progress through the winter months here in the Ottawa area, sightings of our winter finches and colourful cardinals are everywhere. As we continue to move toward the spring, our anticipation and focus moved […]