We pride ourselves on creating these pieces of content based on feedback we receive in the store as well as in our online communities. With that in mind, behind deterring squirrels from consuming our backyard bird seed, keeping birds such as starlings and grackles at bay is a topic that more often comes up than not.

Often traveling in large groups, these birds can quickly decimate a bird feeder, leaving very little for smaller birds to enjoy, hence the development of the products noted below. So, if you are looking to equip your yard, or even just a feeder or two, to deter these hungry birds, we’ve curated a list of our products perfectly suited for the job.

When it comes to suet, we often associate it as an melting and unhealthy food source during the summer heat but with the help from our partners at Mill Creek Seed Co., we’ve got solutions for that!

With an increased melting point, our summer suet is the perfect feed to beat the summer heat and keep birds such as woodpeckers, nuthatches and many others in your yard.

As we begin to transition into the fall season, now is a great time to expand your suet offering as many of our birds are either preparing for colder weather or their long journey south for the winter months.

As we turn the corner into the middle of the month of August (yes, already), many of us are already thinking about the impending departure of many of our favourite summer visitors. While many are already leaving, many more are preparing for their fall migration, including hummingbirds.

As temperatures begin to cool, it is imperatively important to ensure our hummingbird feeders are cleaned and topped up with the very best food available. Despite their small stature, these little birds have requirements to not only help them with their day-to-day tasks but also to help them prepare for their long journey south.

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.

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