Feeding wild birds in New Zealand is a popular pastime and an invaluable way to support native bird species. Unfortunately, however, most people feed introduced grain-eating birds rather than nectar-sipping species like Tui/korimako/bell birds and Tauhou/Silvereye birds that depend on nectar for sustenance.
Topflite Wild Bird Nectar was specifically developed with New Zealand native nectar-feeding birds in mind and contains natural sugars, New Zealand honey powder, pollen and vitamin and mineral supplements to provide winter sustenance for them.
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Attracts Tui & Bell Birds
Tui, Korimako (bellbirds), and Waxeyes will be attracted to your garden if there are flowers, berries and nectar available. This specialty feeder’s red hue mimics that of native trees such as rata or pohutukawa to attract these birds.
An elite honey and glucose base blends with NZ honey powder, pollen, vitamins and minerals from New Zealand for a complete and nutritious food source for wild birds. Incorporating beetroot – rich in nitrates and antioxidants to maintain energy levels – further benefits these creatures.
Specialized feeder for tui and bell birds with deep feeding cups to accommodate larger tuis. Features strong caps to prevent bees from drowning in sugar solution; easy cleaning/filling process.
Attracts Waxeyes & Silvereyes
Tui, korimako/bell birds and silvereye/wax eyes birds enjoy feasting on nectar and fruit throughout the year, so why not attract these native garden birds by planting plants that provide nectar sources like Kowhai trees, Harakeke flax and Northern Rata plants, while Ti Kouka Cabbage Trees Kahikatea Mapou or Kohekohe Cedar provide fruits that they feed upon!
Assisting native birds by providing them with additional food sources will allow them to stay alive during challenging weather or the demands of nest maintenance. This topflite wild bird nectar mix features natural sugars, New Zealand freeze dried honey powder, pollen and vitamins & minerals supplements for added sustenance.
Tip: Place this nectar in either a Topflite Nectar Feeder specifically designed for feeding Tui, Korimako and Silvereye or in a wild bird energy log feeder made of sustainably-sourced soya oil rather than habitat-wrecking palm oil for maximum effectiveness in providing garden birds with vital vegetable fat. Silvereye in particular are particularly fond of these long cylinders!
Attracts Common New Zealand Garden Birds
Many native birds rely on fruit, insects and nectar as part of their diet, yet supplementation is vital to ensure they survive winter months. A simple sugar water feeder stocked regularly with topflite wild bird nectar provides energy sources to nectar-feeders such as Tui (korimako) bellbirds as well as silvereyes and waxies alike.
Planting nectar-producing flowers will ensure you attract wildlife into your garden, such as coprosma, hebe or fuchsia – easy-care native options which produce flowers or fruit – will draw them in.
Addition of birdbaths can also help attract fantails, bellbirds, and korimako; just be sure to provide clean, fresh water so as to provide our native birds a comfortable bathing spot.
Attracts Rainbow Lorikeets
Rainbow Lorikeets are colourful parrots found throughout Australia. These colourful parrots serve as essential pollinators of many Australian plants such as Eucalyptus, Banksia, Hibiscus and Grevillea (bottlebrush).
Their tongues feature brush-like appendages which enable them to collect vast quantities of nectar and pollen from wild sources in large volumes, feeding at both treetops as well as low-lying shrubberies.
As is common with parrot species, they mate for life and both parents provide care to the chicks. Lorikeet chicks are fed fruits, flowers, and partially digested food by both parents.
To attract wild lorikeets into your garden, provide a selection of sweet fruits such as oranges, grapes and berries or fresh watermelons and cherries for them to snack on. Avione lorikeet nectar mix provides essential nutrition while honey or sugar water may be toxic to birds – and be sure that your feeder is regularly cleaned to reduce bacteria build-up that could potentially spread disease.
