Gilligallou's Blog — Spring

One of the most archetypal signs of spring is the sighting of the American Robin, at least to many of us here in the Ottawa area.  As the snow begins to melt each year and the buds begin to sprout on our trees, we are often treated to robins searching for worms in the soft […]

Walk into either of our stores and in addition to a plethora of the very best in bird seed and supplies, you will be met with an abundant amount of nesting boxes.  While for the inexperienced, having to choose from one of the different models can be a daunting task, but when informed, the process […]  

Yes, that’s right.  It isn’t even Christmas yet and we are already talking about spring preparations! As most of us very well understand, our passion for birding and habitat creation runs deep and no sooner do we finish setting up for one season, the preparation begins for the following season.   While winter birding is a […]  

A common misinterpretation among birders and other nature lovers is that the female of the species is the sole care-taker for any newborn birds.  While in some cases this can be absolutely true, in most others, it is quite the opposite. Typically speaking, the majority of bird species partake in a socially monogamous relationship for […]