Feed native NZ birds safely with Topflite's purpose-designed Nectar Feeder. Expect visits from tūī, bellbird and waxeyes, if present.
New Zealand birds are quirky and colourful – and they also have unique feeding needs. We designed a Nectar Feeder that serves native garden birds safely, and is super easy to clean and refill.
This design keeps feathers and droppings well clear of food with its wide, thin perching ring and the red colour of the base mimics native flowers to help birds find it easily. A removable insect cap keeps bees from taking a dive and small feeding holes for fine, tapered beaks make sure it’s just tūī, bellbirds and waxeyes who are invited to feed.
Best of all, hygiene is made easy with a glass bottle and sturdy base that are both dishwasher safe.
Our Nectar Feeder comes with a complimentary packet of nectar to trial — combine the packet's contents with one cup of water and pour into the feeder.
Strong enough to handle a hefty tūī or three
Easy to use – just fill and screw on the base
Includes a sample size sachet of nectar
Attracts tūī, bellbirds and waxeyes, if present
Bee friendly
Set-up Instructions: Unscrew the glass bottle and fill with water, sugar water or Topflite Wild Bird Nectar mix. Screw into base firmly but gently. Avoid over-tightening the bottle in the feeder base thread. Best ratio for feeing is one part sugar or Topflite Wild Bird Nectar to four parts water. To fill your Nectar Feeder, start by combining 1 cup (120g) of nectar with 4 cups (1 litre) of warm water. Attach the base to the bottle securely. Take it outside and gently turn it upside down. Hang it from a branch in a tree.
Throw out any liquid not consumed after 3 days to avoid it fermenting. Dirty bird feeders are a danger to bird populations as they can spread pathogens: thoroughly clean feeder with our Nectar Feeder Cleaning Brush, gentle soap and warm water before every refill, or run it through the dishwasher.
Place feeder high and out of predators' reach but close to native trees and shrubs (where possible). Place near other wild bird food sources. Larger native birds are more likely to visit a feeder already in use by their smaller feathered friends. Where possible, plant native shrubs as long-term sources of natural nectar and berries.
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