Wild bird nutrition & care
Native plants to feed native birds: Here's what to plant in NZ Gardens
October 13, 2022
Looking to create a bird-friendly garden? Here are seven excellent native New Zealand plant options that will bring the birds flocking. Once they're established, they'll provide a beautiful seasonal food source for native birds.
Easy, tiger
September 15, 2021
Keeping feline predators out of your garden shouldn’t be like ‘herding cats’. Here are five tips that might help keep the neighbourhood moggies away from your feeder and the precious local birdlife.
Bird feeder maintenance tips
April 02, 2021
Just how do you maintain a bird feeder? As they are made from different materials there is no specific method that covers everything. However the most important thing you can do with your feeder is ensure it’s regularly cleaned. Here are a few simple tips…
Planning your planting
September 12, 2019
If you’re anything like us these recent weekends will have been spent in the backyard tidying up and planting now that spring is here. Check out our short guide to getting the most from your garden.
How to use a bird feeder correctly
April 03, 2018
Feeding wild birds may seem easy at first glance. But in fact it requires more than just putting out bird seed...
It’s time to change a national habit
January 19, 2018
This summer weather is reminding New Zealanders of a harsh truth: by feeding white bread scraps to ducks, we are doing more harm than good.
Spring is in the air...
October 16, 2017
It’s this time of year when birds really knuckle down to work. Breeding, nest-building and feeding young chicks takes a lot of extra energy though...
Four Bird-scaping Garden Tips
August 31, 2017
There are small measures we can take at home to protect our native birds. Here are four easy ways to encourage them back into your garden.