Gilligallou's Blog

This month marks the 6th anniversary of Mississippi Mills Bike Month; featuring a wide variety of bicycle-themed events throughout Mississippi Mills, Ontario. This past Sunday June 8, 2014, also marked Gilligallou Bird’s 3rd year as a sponsor of Mississippi Mills Bike Month, as well as our 3rd Birders On Bikes event. For the past 3 […]  

As seasoned birders, we see a lot of interesting activity and behaviors while out in the field observing our feathered friends. Birds still remain one of the most intriguing and mysterious creatures on our beautiful planet, and we are constantly monitoring their actions to learn more about these beautiful and interesting animals. Here are a […]

Babies are special, and in the birding world, the same rings true with baby birds. Given the time of year, many nests will soon be filled with the next generation of birds in and around you backyard feeders, and favorite birding sites. This article will serve as an educational piece, further dissecting the glossary surrounding […]  

Often referred to as a “hyperactive warbler”, the American Redstart is a treat to view with its striking orange and black foliage and busy personality. Often seen hopping across treetops, this is one of the most common nesting warblers in North America, and creatively uses its flashy colored wings and tail to startle insects while […]