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How to Take Apart and Clean Your Squirrel Buster Bird Feeder

While each feeder is truly unique, this week we wanted to pay particular attention to our Squirrel Buster models. As one of our best-selling feeders of all time (thank you!), there’s no doubt in our mind that many of us often require a quick lesson or refresher in Squirrel Buster care and maintenance. With that in mind, let’s walk through the steps of how to dismantle a Squirrel Buster to allow for the best cleaning possible…

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Why We Love Warblers (and you should too!)

With well over 100 different New World species to choose from here in North America, there is no shortage of opportunities to interact with these fascinating birds and if you ask us, you’d be hard-pressed to find another group as interesting. But what is it that makes these birds so special…so unique?  Well, there’s plenty! With this in mind, let’s break down some common warbler characteristics that make them so special to us here at Gilligallou.

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How Farming Practices are Changing to Benefit Our Birds and Other Wildlife

How Farming Practices are Changing to Benefit Our Birds and Other Wildlife

The changes to the farming industry have evolved greatly, particularly over the past few decades here in North America. With the evolution of technology and equipment, many practices are becoming more efficient for farmers but as citizens of the Earth, we must always remain diligent in ensuring that despite our efficiencies, we are still keeping nature in mind

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How to Properly Clean Your Bird Feeders Throughout the Year

Aside from placing window decals to prevent bird strikes, as an example, properly cleaning bird feeders is another way to easily protect our backyard birds. As one can imagine, feeders left outdoors are subject to the harsh elements such as rain, cold, wind, snow and a variety of other conditions. Just the same as we clean our dishes ahead of our next meal, we must take similar precautions with our bird feeders. While every feeder is different in design, each requires cleaning, although some more than others

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