Gilligallou's Blog

We began talking about the always-striking pileated woodpecker and in this instalment, will chat about what kind of food you can use in your yard that will guarantee more woodpecker sightings this winter.

Unmistakable in many ways and easily one of our favourite suet visitors is the pileated woodpecker. Unmistakable in size, shape, appearance and sound, these large woodpeckers have the ability to incite excitement when spotted on or around a feeder, hammering away on a tree or while in flight.

If you know us at all or have watched or read any of our content on our website or YouTube channel, you are already aware of our commitment to long-term sustainability of our natural resources. The big reason behind this is simple; the protection of vital habitat that ensures safe and healthy bird populations for generations to come.

As if passing us by in the blink of an eye, we are rounding the corner into Christmas and eventually, a new year. This time of year is a special one, not only in the birding world (we love winter birding!) but one in which we all take the time to reflect on everything that transpired in the year prior and what we plan to accomplish in the coming year.