Gilligallou's Blog — Cardinals

With a little over a week until the official start to the fall season, it is a wonderful time of year to get outdoors, clean up the yard and keep those feeders filled. When it comes to fall and winter birding, there is perhaps one species that gets more attention than most (heck, it’s in our logo!) and that bird is the Northern Cardinal.

It’s probably the most common question we get asked in both of our Ottawa locations as well as on our social media networks:  how to attract more cardinals. These stunning yet reclusive birds are one of the most recognizable birds here in North America and not much is as dramatic a sight as a male […]  

One of the most desired backyard birds in North America; it might surprise you that the   Northern Cardinal is actually quite easy to attract to your backyard feeders, bird baths and nesting areas. Easily recognized with their beautiful red plumage, large beaks and harmonious songs, the Cardinal also stays put for the winter months allowing […]