Gilligallou's Blog — hummingbirds

Spring is in the air, and so are the migrating birds! Learn about our favorite birds to spot in April and where to find them.

As we turn the corner into the middle of the month of August (yes, already), many of us are already thinking about the impending departure of many of our favourite summer visitors. While many are already leaving, many more are preparing for their fall migration, including hummingbirds. As temperatures begin to cool, it is imperatively important to ensure our hummingbird feeders are cleaned and topped up with the very best food available. Despite their small stature, these little birds have requirements to not only help them with their day-to-day tasks but also to help them prepare for their long journey...

If you are anything like us, you are likely surprised by each and every time you have a glance at your calendar this summer. For many of us, it certainly seems as if we just flipped the calendar to July and already are prepping for a changeover to September. While we might be saying goodbye […]

Here in the Northern Hemisphere, today marks the first day of summer for the 2018 season. As such, we wanted to touch on one species of birds that are synonymous with summer here in the Ottawa area; hummingbirds. These small, high-speed birds are a favourite among birders of all walks of life and one we […] The post Summer Hummingbirds: Feeders & Maintenance appeared first on The Gilligallou Bird Store | Eastern Ontario's Backyard Birding Specialty Store.