Tuis and other syrup feeding birds are attracted by the colour red because most of their food is found on plants and trees which have this colour flower. We advise our customers to add red food colouring to their syrup mix and in most cases this works well. If you are still not seeing Tuis at your feeder then you […]
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How to Postion and Maintain your Bird Bath Location Bird baths should be placed in a location where cats and other predators are not lurking. Place your hanging bird bath where the birds are able to have a clear view all around. When birds’ feathers are wet and heavy they cannot fly as well. It is suggested to keep at […]
Read moreFeeding Our Feathered Friends Feeding the birds – bird-feeders can be an important source of food for our local bird species during the winter. Feeding the birds Many native and introduced bird species can be attracted to feeding stations in gardens around New Zealand. In order to provide the right food for them however, it is important to know what […]
Read moreEncouraging Wild Birds Want to encourage more wild birds into your garden? Not sure what bird feeder, bird table or bird house to use? Well this article should help answer these common questions. Feeding the birds is vital for encouraging wildlife into our gardens. A common myth is that you should only feed wild bird at certain times, but […]
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