Gilligallou's Blog

Red male cardinal in the winter

4 meaningful ways to prep your backyard for winter birds this year

Prepare your backyard for birds this winter by following a few easy steps.

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Louise Beckinsale
Finch eating seed from hand

How to Easily Choose the Perfect Birdseed for your Backyard

Ask yourself these 4 simple questions when choosing the best birdseed for your backyard.

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Louise Beckinsale
two hawks flying in the sunset under the moon

4 Places in Ontario to see Hawks

Hawk migration begins in mid-August, but it starts to really pick up in September and October, before gradually coming to a close at the end of November. Check out these 4 hawk-spots in Ontario!

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Getting Kids Into Birding During School Closure

Getting Kids Into Birding During School Closure

Finding yourself at home with the kids can be difficult especially when figuring out how to keep them busy. Given the recent developments in our communities, our children have been mandated to stay home as schools across the country have been closed. At times like these it’s important to remember to get some fresh air and stay active, not only for us as adults but for our children as well. An easy way to do so and to get them out in the great outdoors and teach them about birds and our natural environment. Whether you live in an urban...

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