Listen up!
Our last article on podcasts proved popular. So now we’re introducing four more options to help you live better, laugh more and, maybe, even learn a thing or two.
In tune with nature: Project Island Song
Since 2009 Project Island Song has provided a pest-mammal free wildlife sanctuary for several rare and endangered species across the seven main islands of Ipipiri in the eastern Bay of Islands. Keeping track of bird populations can be tricky. However thanks to some feeding stations, remote cameras and our delicious millet, the project team has started off on the right foot…
The 2020 NZGBS results have arrived…
As we near the end of the NZ Garden Bird Survey in 2021 the results from last year have just been released.
Seeds of thought - How wild birds grow forests
We’re taught from an early age that birds need trees to live in. But so too do trees often need birds to survive. There are some great examples of birds helping to grow valuable areas of forest. Take the pink-necked green pigeon of South-East Asia for instance...
Navigating by a new Star
Over the last six months the launch of an exciting new conservation initiative has seen researchers at the University of Otago walking into the backyards of 78 homes to check out and mark down what’s growing where.
Nurtured by nature
After a big and very busy start to the year some of our Topflite family took an opportunity to recharge on the Routeburn Track. There they were greeted by some of New Zealand’s wonderful native birds.
Living the little lake life
In the heat of summer your local birdlife needs a reliable chill-out spot, a space they can drink and wash in. It’s good for them and it’s great for nature lovers too.
Snap happy!
In May we announced the winners of our inaugural Topflite photo competition, a great event we hoped our readers enjoyed as much as we did!