Kohab Life

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

5 tips on setting up a birdbath.
Josie Sutherland Josie Sutherland

5 tips on setting up a birdbath.

Adding a birdbath, to your back garden is one of the most important things you can do for the NZ garden birds you kohabit with. And watching the birds enjoy a bath is great fun too.

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Supporting birdlife without plastic.
Josie Sutherland Josie Sutherland

Supporting birdlife without plastic.

Kohab is inspired by nature. So when developing our products, we knew we had to use sustainable packaging. Believe when we say finding sustainable packaging isn't easy,

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How do NZ birds build their nests?
Josie Sutherland Josie Sutherland

How do NZ birds build their nests?

Nests are complex constructions that are unique to each bird species. Just how do NZ garden birds manage to make such structures with just their beaks?

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What to do if you find a baby bird?
Josie Sutherland Josie Sutherland

What to do if you find a baby bird?

Spring seemed to come early to New Zealand this year with the first fledglings being seen in late August. So what should you do if you find a baby bird to ensure it has the best possible chance of survival?

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Support your NZ garden birds this spring.
Josie Sutherland Josie Sutherland

Support your NZ garden birds this spring.

All of a sudden spring and sprung, and the birds we kohabit with are getting ready for their busiest time of year, breeding season. Find out what can you do to help support your wild NZ garden birds…

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How to choose a birdhouse for NZ birds.
Josie Sutherland Josie Sutherland

How to choose a birdhouse for NZ birds.

Each New Zealand garden bird species has different nesting needs. Some will simply not use a birdhouse, but lots will. So what birdhouse do you buy for what bird?

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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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Winter Birdhouses
Josie Sutherland Josie Sutherland

Winter Birdhouses

Provide some extra support NZ birds over winter buy converting your birdhouse into a warm safe shelter.

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