Gilligallou's Blog — Birding Optics

It’s in our nature.  To improve, test our limits and grow each and every day.  For many of us, we can equate these goals or needs to many areas of our life.  Whether we want to run more, hit the gym more, learn more or spend more quality time with loved ones, we are always […]  

Whether we are out in the field, our backyard or passing by a window in our home, you never know when the perfect photo opportunity might pop up. Many of us log hours and hours with our local birds, snapping up shot after shot of our favourite feathered friends. While there are many ways to […]  

A spotting scope is a big investment and one that can last you the rest of your days if properly cared for. Unnecessary damage can occur if and when the scope is not properly cleaned and that damage can end up costing you hundreds of dollars or perhaps even needing to replace the scope all […]  

Photographing any living creature can most-often prove to be a difficult task. From children to wild animals, erratic movements can often turn most photo-opportunities into blurred or poor quality images. Taking photos of birds is no different, given the size of most of your backyard birds, their sometimes unpredictable movements and proximity can prove to […]