bird identification
How to Spot an Owl
Spotting an owl in the wild is a coveted sight for most and more and more people today are getting...
bird identification
Autumn Spotlight – The White-Breasted Nuthatch
A common bird found year-round throughout the US, parts of Mexico and southern Canada, the White-Breasted Nuthatch can be a...
Bird Behavior
Understanding Eyesight in Birds
As we have recently been publishing articles on how birds can hear and smell, this week we will dive into...
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Four Unique Types of Migration
When we think migration, most of us simply render thoughts of birds typically moving north to south or vice versa...
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New Study: Why Some Birds Fly in a “V”
It has long been thought that species of birds that fly in a “V” formation have done so for one...
Bird Senses
Do Birds Have a Good Sense of Smell?
As we stated in our article outlining a bird’s ability to hear, we outlined that like most species, certain senses...
Bird Hearing
How do Birds Hear?
Just as we do, our feathered friends rely heavily on their acute senses to help them locate food, find a...
Bird Houses
Keep an Eye on the Condition of Your Bird House Entrances
Just as we mentioned in our earlier post on how to properly clean out your bird houses this time of...
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Identifying a Few Medium-Distance Migrating Birds
With migration on top of most birders minds this time of year, we are busy looking to the skies for...
Bird Baths
Keep Your Bird Bath Clean This Fall with These Helpful Tips
As the leaves and other debris begin to fall from our backyard trees this autumn, it becomes just as important...
bird feeding
Choosing a Nyjer Feeder
This tiny black bird seed has been a favorite choice for a variety of bird enthusiasts for a number of...
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What is Fallout?
Given the time of the year, most birders are all about migration. Whether trying to catch a glimpse of bird...
bird identification
Autumn Spotlight – The Golden-Winged Warbler
Here at the Gilligallou Bird, we have a soft spot for warblers and always enjoy the opportunity to spot one...
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Tips for Cleaning Out a Bird House
An important activity, but one that often gets forgotten is the proper maintenance and cleaning of your backyard bird houses....
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The North American Bird Migration Flyways
As more and more studies have been performed, it has been found that each migratory species of bird typically has...
bird feeding
Tips for Keeping the Area under Your Bird Feeder Clean
This is another common question we field most days in the store; how on earth do I keep the areas...
Bird watching
Fall Birding – Attracting & Finding Birds During Autumn
Most of us identify prime bird watching season during the spring and summer months, but the fall is sometimes overlooked...
Bird Behavior
All About Molting
As we roll into fall, you might begin to notice the changing plumage of many of your backyard birds, particularly...
Bird Habitat
Should I Take My Bird House Down For The Winter?
Usually a matter of preference, we often get asked the question; “should we be taking down our bird houses once...
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How Birds Navigate During Migration
Ever wonder how so many birds navigate thousands of miles per year on their spring and fall migrations? There are...
bird identification
Summer Spotlight – Indigo Bunting
A beautiful small migratory bird that ranges from southern Canada all the way down to northern Florida, the Indigo Bunting...
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Best Locations in Ontario to Witness Raptor Migration
As we turn the corner toward the Labor Day weekend, migration is on the top of most birders minds. As...
bird feeding
Choosing The Right Suet & Suet Feeder
Suet can be a great attractor for a variety of birds to your backyard, but as with any type of...
bird feeding
Tailor Made Bird Seed Without The Filler
Selecting the proper bird seed is something serious birders know, and something you should start practicing as well. Today, there...
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Treating Your Birds To Some Alternative Food Treats
Before we start, make sure that while all of the below feeding ideas are perfectly fine for birds, they are...