Josie Sutherland 3/8/22 Josie Sutherland 3/8/22

Support the NZ birds this Autumn.

For NZ birds Autumn is a time of preparation. Being in top condition before the winter rolls in is imperative for survival. Find out how you can support our NZ garden birds in the Autumn season.

Josie Sutherland 2/7/22 Josie Sutherland 2/7/22

How to stop cats killing birdlife.

Stop your cat from killing NZ birds. With over 1.2 million domestic cats in New Zealand killing over 18 million animals a year it’s important to take steps to reduce your cats kill rate.

Josie Sutherland 1/6/22 Josie Sutherland 1/6/22

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.

Josie Sutherland 12/21/21 Josie Sutherland 12/21/21

Kohab became a little bit more famous…

Find out a little bit more about Josie Sutherland and Kohab in this Stuff article.

Josie Sutherland 11/5/21 Josie Sutherland 11/5/21

Best Nesting Materials for NZ Birds.

Support NZ garden birds during the nesting season by putting out nesting materials. But what materials are best and what should be avoided.

Josie Sutherland 10/22/21 Josie Sutherland 10/22/21

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,

Josie Sutherland 9/23/21 Josie Sutherland 9/23/21

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?

Josie Sutherland 9/16/21 Josie Sutherland 9/16/21

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?

Josie Sutherland 9/1/21 Josie Sutherland 9/1/21

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…

Josie Sutherland 8/14/21 Josie Sutherland 8/14/21

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?

Josie Sutherland 8/3/21 Josie Sutherland 8/3/21

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.

Josie Sutherland 7/22/21 Josie Sutherland 7/22/21

What does endemic, native and introduced mean for NZ birds?

Endemic, native or introduced - what do these terms mean in relation to NZ birds. Find out in our quick and easy guide…

Josie Sutherland 7/13/21 Josie Sutherland 7/13/21

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