News & Tips

The pandemic years allowed us (like many others) to look at our business differently – our Wild Bird Energy range in particular.

A soft, highly peckable blend of protein and fat, Topflite Bird Butter is a smooth new way to feed garden 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. 

The feijoa is NZ's favourite homegrown fruit, and has come to symbolise the seasonal shift to autumn’s cold, sunny days. As the bags start appear on the doorstep, here's what to do with these zingy green globes. 

With high levels of energy, nutrients and water content, fruit is an excellent food to keep hungry birds flying, foraging and flocking. However, when helping your backyard visitors with fruity snacks, it is important to consider the types of fruit you are feeding and how you’re feeding them.

We love seeing a kererū in a kōwhai or tūī in a tawa gobbling fruit and nectar. Even better if we can supplement the birds’ natural food sources by hanging a feeder to get them through times of food scarcity. But what if trees aren’t an option at your place?

While some experts adhere to a school of thought that discourages feeding birds, seeing it as a disruption of nature’s course, others disagree, taking the view that our natives need a helping hand. So... who’s right?

In July over 1200 different birds in 16 different categories will be on show in Hamilton. We’re proud to sponsor the big event and to support the hard work of the entrants and the beauty of their birds.