Just as we do, our feathered friends rely heavily on their acute senses to help them locate food, find a suitable nesting location and protect themselves against predators. Arguably one of their most important senses would be their sense of hearing. Location & Characteristics of Bird’s Ears A bird’s sense of hearing is actually quite […]

Just as we mentioned in our earlier post on how to properly clean out your bird houses this time of year, it is also an important time to have a good look at the condition of the entrance holes on your backyard bird houses as well. When you first purchased your bird house, you most […]

With migration on top of most birders minds this time of year, we are busy looking to the skies for various species heading through our area via a flyway heading to tropical locales or hoping for well-timed fallout for a quick viewing of a variety of species. There are however a variety of species that […]

As the leaves and other debris begin to fall from our backyard trees this autumn, it becomes just as important a time than ever to keep an eye on your bird baths to ensure they are kept clean.   In addition to protecting your birds from the possible spread of disease, having clean water in your […]

This tiny black bird seed has been a favorite choice for a variety of bird enthusiasts for a number of decades now, and is also a preferred snack to a number of smaller clinging garden birds you can find in your backyard. This seed is particularly fine in nature, and is often confused with thistle, […]

Given the time of the year, most birders are all about migration. Whether trying to catch a glimpse of bird species passing through from northern locales, or monitoring your backyard birds, the fall is an exciting time of year for birders. Depending on your geographical location, you might just be treated to another migration phenomenon […]

Here at the Gilligallou Bird, we have a soft spot for warblers and always enjoy the opportunity to spot one of these beautiful species of birds. The dramatically beautiful Golden-Winged Warbler is no exception considering the recent decline in their numbers over the past 45 years. Where to Find the Golden-Winged Warbler During the breeding […]

An important activity, but one that often gets forgotten is the proper maintenance and cleaning of your backyard bird houses. While this activity does not need to be done terribly often, it is highly recommended that we clean out our bird houses at least once a year, sometimes twice. The reasons are obvious, a clean […]