Kohab Life

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

The mating behaviour of Tūī.
Josie Sutherland Josie Sutherland

The mating behaviour of Tūī.

The New Zealand endemic Tūī has an elaborate and noisy mating ritual. But not all is as it seems, and it turns out that size really does matter. Find out how the male Tūī woos a female, and what really attracts their mate.

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How do birds stay warm in the Winter?
Josie Sutherland Josie Sutherland

How do birds stay warm in the Winter?

During the Winter months and temperatures drop across New Zealand, have you ever wondered how your garden birds stay warm? Find out how in this months Kohab Life blog now.

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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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