Kohab Life

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

It’s time to spring clean your birdhouse.
Josie Sutherland Josie Sutherland

It’s time to spring clean your birdhouse.

How to clean a wooden birdhouse. Not only will cleaning your birdhouse attract NZ birds, it will also help support New Zealand birds by protecting them from the spread of pests and diseases.

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8 Tips on feeding birds this winter
Josie Sutherland Josie Sutherland

8 Tips on feeding birds this winter

Winter is a difficult time for the NZ Birds we kohabit our gardens with, but it's not difficult to give them a helping hand. Anyone can do a little something to help our feathered friends thrive over the cold months.

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Where do garden birds go in a storm?
Josie Sutherland Josie Sutherland

Where do garden birds go in a storm?

Where do the NZ birds we kohabit our gardens with go during storms? How do the birds survive bad weather? And what can we do to support our garden birds during this time? Find out in our Kohab Life blog…

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Fantail (Pīwakawaka)- Facts and Info
Josie Sutherland Josie Sutherland

Fantail (Pīwakawaka)- Facts and Info

The friendly Fantail is one of New Zealand's iconic birds and one that everyone is always happy to see. It is a small cheerful little bird, but don't be fooled by this tiny cute bird, it's actually an insect-killing machine! Find out more about the endemic Fantail in this Kohab Life blog.

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Support the NZ birds this Autumn.
Josie Sutherland Josie Sutherland

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.

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How to stop cats killing birdlife.
Josie Sutherland Josie Sutherland

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.

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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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