What’s on the menu: Willowbank
Willowbank is an iconic wildlife sanctuary different generations of Kiwis (quite literally) have grown up with. With an incredibly diverse range of wildlife the park’s team needs to always ensure feed is exactly suited to each individual animal.
Caring for the kororā
Every year it seems we hear of yet another disastrous event that affects our local kororā population. From dog and cat predators to choking on plastic, oil spills to overfishing, the threats against this small sea birds are plentiful. Here’s how you can help protect them…
Our world of nature: Happy Kākāpo, fossil finds, smiling dogs and more…
A record 71 Kākāpo chicks have survived through to juvenile age in 2019 – far surpassing the previous high of 32. Read on for more info and more great news!
Attention early birds…
With breeding season well underway both chickens and wild birds will benefit from a protein and calcium boost. Have you got your mealworms ready to go?
A breeze will please the trees?
When scientists grew trees in an artificial eco-system they couldn’t understand why they were falling over before maturity. It turns out that trees need more than sun and water to survive and thrive.
Show winners flying high
The winners were announced at the Topflite New Zealand National Bird Show in July, this big Hamilton event the grand finale after many months of hard work and loving care from breeders around the country.
Shake your tail feather!
Over a decade ago Snowball became internet famous with a routine that put many a middle-aged dance-floor ‘sensation’ to shame. Now we’re discovering just how versatile this cavorting sulphur-crested cockatoo actually is.