Wild bird nutrition & care

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.

Feeding wild birds may seem easy at first glance. But in fact it requires more than just putting out bird seed...

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.