Kohab Life
Tips and ideas to support NZ Birds in your garden and help them thrive.
Why Birds Look Scruffy in Autumn
Why do birds look so scruffy in Autumn? It’s moulting season in NZ. Find out what it means and how we can help the birds we kohabit with.
How Do Birds' Feet Work?
Ever wondered how birds manage to sleep on a branch without falling off? Find out about the amazing science behind their grip!
The Ruru (Morepork) in Māori Mythology
The Ruru (Morepork) is considered a connection between nature, ancestors, and unseen forces within Māori mythology
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.
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.
How to clean your bird feeder.
It’s important to clean your bird feeders regularly as it helps attract more birds but also helps support NZ birds by protecting them from illness and the spread of pests and diseases.
The best place to put a bird feeder.
Bird feeders are a great way to attract birds to your garden and support your wild birdlife with supplementary food. But where you place your feeder can make all the difference to the number of visitors you get.