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Birders on Bikes 2018

Birders on Bikes 2018

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 […]

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100,000 Views for the Gilligallou!

100,000 Views for the Gilligallou!

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 […]

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6-year-anniversary

We’ve Got over 6 Years-Worth of Reasons to Celebrate!

While for many of us avid bird watchers, the fall season can be somewhat bittersweet.  As the nights turn colder and days get shorter, we also lose a large number of our feathered visitors that call the Ottawa area home (and some that traditionally don’t). As more birds are literally leaving us by the day, […]  

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american-goldfinch-in-summer

Three Events You Don’t Want to Miss This Month

Well, June has seemingly snuck up on us and after a tumultuous spring season, we are ready to take on all that this summer has to offer.  With the forecast full of more sunny days, some warmer weather and all the associated bird sightings that come with it, we are ready to get the summer […]

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