We’re happy to report that testing times have provided a silver lining here at Topflite – we’re now on track to make almost our entire range of energy food here in New Zealand. This month the work started in on our coconut feeders…

We often talk about what it means to welcome wild birds into the family.
What better time to think about what this actually means than the holiday season, when many kiwi families are flying back to reunite with their loved ones?

In July over 1200 different birds in 16 different categories will be on show in Hamilton. We’re proud to sponsor the big event and to support the hard work of the entrants and the beauty of their birds.

Feel like you’re missing out when some of the shyer New Zealand birds never seem to make an appearance in your backyard? Sometimes all they need is a little coaxing with some fresh, cool water from an equally fresh and cool birdbath.

Every now and then we get feedback on a product. We’re happy to say it’s nearly always positive. Very occasionally it’s negative and we’ll need to work to make it right with our customer. And sometimes… sometimes it’s just absolutely heartwarming...

Yes, we may be a little biased. But when it comes to getting the perfect Christmas present for the hard-to-buy-for we think there are some very excellent choices in wildbird feed and feeders.

 

While native New Zealand birds require the foliage, nectar and berries of native plants, most species are also omnivorous. This means that insects and invertebrates make up an important part of the diets of the bellbird, grey warbler, tūi, tauhou (waxeye), pīwakawaka and kingfisher.

Setting up a bug hotel in the garden is a way to create a steady supply of food for native residents in our gardens. With the right balance of bugs you can also cut down on other harmful pests too – it’s a win-win!

If a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, how much value does the one in your garden have? That’s been the focus of the New Zealand Garden Bird Survey over the last 11 years.