Gilligallou's Blog

Louise Beckinsale
Saving the Solace Wildlands

Saving the Solace Wildlands

At this point, it is no secret to many of you that we are inherently connected with nature. While there is certainly a necessity for commercial operations and expansions as part of the world we inhabit today, we still must remain mindful as to how we treat the natural world and more importantly, what we […]

Read more


bee-pollinating-flower

How to Create a Pollinator-Friendly Garden in Your Backyard

Seriously, this time. Spring is coming, we promise. While we have been teased about the pending season a number of times over the past couple of months, we are of the belief that it is finally going to happen. With the last snow storm out of her system, we are confident Mother Nature is going to […]  

Read more


Louise Beckinsale
high-lonesome-wilderness

Awareness Wednesday in the Wilderness

Awareness Wednesday in the Wilderness aka…………….aww   what it’s all about The soulful experience of birding. The discovery, the awakening of your taste buds and full day of personal recovery, reconnecting and detaching from stresses of daily life. Together we will experience early morning hours in the wilderness birding, using sight and sound to guide us […]

Read more


choosing-a-lens-for-wildlife-photography

Choosing the Right Camera Lens for Bird Photography

Catching the bird watching bug is one thing, adding a camera to the mix is a whole other rabbit hole in itself. If you have been bitten by the photography bug, you are likely familiar with the plethora of decisions you can make regarding the equipment. When it comes to buying a quality DLSR camera, […]  

Read more