Feed native NZ birds safely with Topflite's purpose-designed Nectar Feeder. Expect visits from tūī, bellbird and silvereyes, 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 silvereyes 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:
To fill your Nectar Feeder, start by combining 1 cup (120g) of Wild Bird Nectar with 4 cups (1 litre) of warm water. (Best ratio for feeding is one part sugar or Topflite Wild Bird Nectar to four parts water). Unscrew the glass bottle, fill with nectar mix, attach the base to the bottle securely. Avoid over-tightening the bottle in the feeder base thread. Take it outside and gently turn it upside down. Hang it from a branch in a tree. Lock bee cap into place.
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.
Dimensions: 29cm x 25cm x 25cm
FAQs
How do I keep bees and wasps out of my Nectar Feeder?
To help keep bees and wasps away from your nectar feeder, try placing it in a shaded area, using water only for a few days before adding nectar, slightly diluting the nectar mix, keeping the feeder clean, hanging it near mint plants, and checking for nearby wasp nests.
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