Kohab Life

Tips and ideas to support NZ Birds in your garden and help them thrive.

8 Tips on feeding birds this winter
Josie Sutherland Josie Sutherland

8 Tips on feeding birds this winter

Winter is a difficult time for the NZ Birds we kohabit our gardens with, but it's not difficult to give them a helping hand. Anyone can do a little something to help our feathered friends thrive over the cold months.

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Where do garden birds go in a storm?
Josie Sutherland Josie Sutherland

Where do garden birds go in a storm?

Where do the NZ birds we kohabit our gardens with go during storms? How do the birds survive bad weather? And what can we do to support our garden birds during this time? Find out in our Kohab Life blog…

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Fantail (Pīwakawaka)- Facts and Info
Josie Sutherland Josie Sutherland

Fantail (Pīwakawaka)- Facts and Info

The friendly Fantail is one of New Zealand's iconic birds and one that everyone is always happy to see. It is a small cheerful little bird, but don't be fooled by this tiny cute bird, it's actually an insect-killing machine! Find out more about the endemic Fantail in this Kohab Life blog.

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How to attract native NZ birds to your garden
Josie Sutherland Josie Sutherland

How to attract native NZ birds to your garden

Encouraging our special endemic and native birds is really important to help the natural balance of our unique land. So take a look at our top tips for supporting these magical birds, and remember it’s a win-win as you’ll get the joy of watching your new friends kohabit alongside you.

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Silvereye (Tauhou) - Facts and Info
Josie Sutherland Josie Sutherland

Silvereye (Tauhou) - Facts and Info

Silvereye are one of the most common NZ birds. This means it's highly likely you are kohabiting with them already. They are easy to spot with their beautiful white eye-rings and olive green undies. They are happy little creatures and suddenly appear in your garden in a quarrelsome flock. Find out more about Silvereyes

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