How to create a springtime feast for birds
Spring means a rise in flapping, hopping, tweeting, chirping, diving and even fighting as the local birds look for mates, build nests and forage for the food that was so scarce over the winter.
Embrace the chaos
A boon for biodiversity, chaos gardening takes a natural approach to garden planning, with flowers growing alongside vegetables, plants left to go to seed, and straight rows given over to haphazardness.
Feeding ducks at the park? First, do no harm.
What should you do if you see ducks getting tossed bread scraps at your local picnic spot?
Are you all ears? How to recognise five common New Zealand bird calls
Five commonly-heard calls from native bird calls you might have encountered out in the bush this summer.
Profile: Martin Barwood, bird photographer
Martin Barwood is never happier than when he has a bird in the viewfinder. We caught up with the photographer to learn about what it’s like to encounter rare and reclusive bird species up close.
Winter trapping tips with the Whakatipu Wildlife Trust
Some of our peskiest creatures are at their hungriest in the winter months. With well positioned traps and irresistible bait, we can work towards getting their numbers down before things heat up.
Introducing Bird Butter: The smoothest way to feed garden birds
A soft, highly peckable blend of protein and fat, Topflite Bird Butter is a smooth new way to feed garden birds.
Topflite's Nectar Feeder - for New Zealand's native birds
Research shows that feeders specifically designed for nectarivorous birds are more successful at attracting native birds – so we developed one that caters precisely for them.