Autumn tips for welcoming back garden birds
Autumn means peach-tinted sunrises, crisp air, colourful park walks – and the start of bird feeding season.
Splish Splash: Make Your Own Bird Bath
Waiting for your garden birds to make an appearance? Sometimes all they need is a little coaxing with some fresh, cool water from an equally fresh and cool birdbath.
How to feed your garden birds if you want to attract and support native species
Research out of the University of Auckland shows that feeding sugar water likely benefits Aotearoa's nectar-sipping native birds over winter when nectar is scarce, improving their chances of a successful breeding season come spring.
How to clean a bird feeder (and why it is so very important that you do)
Given all the enjoyment we receive from observing gardens, it’s our responsibility to keep bird feeders safe and sanitary. Here’s how to properly clean a bird feeder.
How to use a bird feeder correctly
Feeding wild birds may seem easy at first glance. But in fact it requires more than just putting out bird seed...
Wanted in winter
Natural food for birds is scarce at this time of year. That’s why we put out energy-rich food to help them through. Here are some of our top winter warmers for birds.