Dunnock (Hedge Sparrow)

The Dunnock is a secretive little creature and not very well known, however it's very likely to be kohabiting with you.

It likes to stay hidden and doesn’t often venture far from the coverage of vegetation, which is why it's often called a Hedge Sparrow. It is rather unassuming in its dull brown colouring and is often misidentified as a House Sparrow, however, it's not related.  Although small it does have a beautiful soft warbling song, similar to a Blackbird.

What do Dunnocks Eat?

Dunnocks will search out small insects, spiders and worms that they find at ground level.  A great way to support Dunnocks is to support their natural food source, insects. This can be done by leaving leaf litter to accumulate and planting insect-friendly plants.

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Support the creatures you kohabit with?

 
Kohab Bird Nectar Kohab Bird Nectar Kohab Bird Nectar Kohab Bird Nectar
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Kohab Bird Nectar
from NZ$18.95

Nectar-loving birds like Tūī, Silvereye and Bellbirds will get a great boost from Kohab Bird Nectar with beetroot.

Our glucose-based bird nectar includes the superpower of beetroot, you just need to add water. Not only does this give our bird nectar its beautiful red colouring, but it also attracts birds, making it easy for them to find and enjoy. In addition, beetroot is rich in nitrates, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals to help the birds thrive and maintain their energetic lifestyle.

By providing your NZ birds with high-energy food and good nutrition you will help them thrive. Kohabs’ bird foods have been developed to supplement wild birds' natural food sources to support their health and wellbeing.

Try a Kohab Food Subscription and ensure you are always well stocked up and enjoy great savings too. Our subscriptions make great gifts for bird lovers or for that person who has everything.

All Kohab Wild Bird Food comes with no plastic.

For more information on Kohab bird foods take a look at About Kohab Bird Food.

Kohab Bird Nectar composition: glucose, organic beetroot powder.

Read our subscription FAQs here.

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Kohab Starling Birdhouse
NZ$74.95

The Kohab Starling Wooden Birdhouse has been specially designed to give safe, warm shelter to a range of NZ birds that are regular visitors to your garden. Starlings are often bullied by Myna birds so need a birdhouse that gives them an entrance hole which is too small for their predators to get in but just right for them. The Kohab Starling Birdhouse will keep their residence, their chicks and their eggs safe.

Adding a birdhouse to your garden is a great way to support and encourage your local wildlife. Not only are you providing a safe nesting box, you also get to connect more with those you kohabit your space with and have the joy of watching generation after generation of new bird life. It's a win-win.

Details

This DIY birdhouses are made from strong, high-quality marine plywood, with thick walls and roof making them watertight as well as warm and snug. They have a slide-in base that makes cleaning them quick and easy, and good floor ventilation to keep moisture levels low.

Our birdhouses come in a kitset and are quick and easy to assemble. Simply slot the pieces together and hammer a few nails into the part drilled holes. We supply the nails and two sturdy mounting screws.

To find out more about how to put your Kohab Wooden Birdhouse together take a look at our birdhouse plans and assembly instructions.

Other info:

Kohab birdhouses are made from high-quality marine plywood, which is safe for birds and can last outside untreated for up to 10 years.

However, as with all outside wood products, you can extend your birdhouses lifespan with a little bit of love. We recommend sealing it with Timber Sealer and Protector.

Size: H 296mm x W 180mm x D 145mm

Entrance hole: 45mm - just right for Starlings

Kohab Birdhouses are proudly NZ made.


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Kohab Bird Feeder Hooks
NZ$9.95

Kohab hooks make it quick and easy to hang up fruit or bird feeders around your garden, even from places you can’t quite reach. You can even use more than one so you can use even high branches.

Ideal for Tui, Silvereye/Waxeye or Bellbirds as they are experts at clinging to a food source and will be attracted by apples, oranges, bananas etc.

Providing multiple feeding locations allows more birds space to feed, reducing bird stress. It also gives you more opportunities to see the creatures you kohabit with. It's a win-win!

Spec:

Powder coated for outdoor use

Large - 450mm

Medium - 300mm

Small - 150mm