Gift ideas for bird lovers
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.
Here are four of our top choices, available at your favourite stores nationwide. They’ll thank you for it (both the recipient and their local bird life).
1. Wildbird Welcome Kit:
Everything needed to attract the local birds.
2. Nectar Nutra Feeder:
For the local tui and bellbirds
3. Snack Shack:
Mix up the menu with this colourful, durable feeder.
4. Lucky Duck:
Quacking good fun at your local park.
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