Topflite

31/01/2025

Have you checked out our Nectar Feeder yet? 💚
We designed this feeder to serve NZ native garden birds safely, and is super easy to clean and refill.

✔️ Strong enough to handle a hefty tūī or three
✔️ Easy to use – just fill and screw on the base
✔️ Includes a sample size sachet of nectar
✔️ Attracts tūī, bellbirds and waxeyes, if present
✔️Bee friendly

30/01/2025

Window strike is an increasingly common occurrence with birds and sadly it is Kererū that are the most frequent victim at the South Island Wildlife Hospital. Reflections and sun glare on glass doors, windows and balustrades can trick birds into thinking they have a clear path ahead which can lead to death, trauma, broken bones, or a stunned bird vulnerable to predation. To help prevent bird strike, window decals or frosted strips like these ones at Project Kereru can really help! https://www.projectkereru.org.nz/store

29/01/2025

Informative, soothing, or a mixture of both, these nature podcasts are well worth a listen.
Whether you’re looking to add an element of education to your commute, or just want to make folding the washing slightly less tedious, nature podcasts can be a salve for the mind...

Informative, soothing, or a mixture of both, these nature podcasts are well worth a listen. Picked for New Zealand nature lovers by Topflite.

27/01/2025

We know it’s a nice feeling to feed the birds, so for our waddling buddies, we developed Lucky Duck, a duck-specific formula packed with New Zealand-grown wholefoods: oats, barley, sorghum, kibbled maize and high protein pellets. Unlike bread, this blend mimics the natural variety of their food sources in the wild and provides all the nutritional elements they need.

But aside from carrying a bag or two with you everywhere you go (which is a great idea but perhaps not overly practical), what should you do if you see ducks getting tossed dinner rolls at your local picnic spot? Here are four ways you can help.

Feeding the ducks at the park brings so much joy – but the wrong food can make this a less than idyllic pastime.

24/01/2025

The supply chain disruptions of the pandemic years encouraged us to hit fast-forward on a few plans. As a result, the Topflite Wild Bird Energy range is now 100% made at home... welcome garden birds to yours!

The Topflite Wild Bird Energy range is now 100% made at home. Welcome garden birds to yours!

21/01/2025

From a near-bare property with just a pair of fruit trees and a washing line to a biodiverse wonderland, this Tauranga garden has undergone an incredible transformation for the benefit of wildlife. See Heather Loughlin's urban woodland to find out more.

What happens when you plan a garden that puts bugs and birds first? See Heather Loughlin’s urban woodland in Tauranga to find out.

08/01/2025

"There is a deep irony that the end user for the products that Topflite creates are also its biggest pest."
Discover the secret behind the seed on our Country Calendar episode from 2022!

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One cousin grows crops such as sunflowers and canary seed, while the other runs a factory that turns the grain into birdseed products.

07/01/2025

The year 2024 has been truly remarkable! We've partnered with numerous outstanding individuals, proving that collaboration makes us stronger.
Together we are better ♥

Many of our most popular pet and wild bird products have been born out of collaboration. Here are the six best so far.

05/01/2025

While ultimately a fun time of year, this celebratory season can bring a fair few stresses to pets as well as their humans. From the unsettling nature of routine changes and visitors in the home, to the sudden shock of fireworks, higher than usual anxiety levels can cause a raft of unwanted behaviours.
Use these suggestions to build a handy bank of foraging activities to keep their minds and bodies busy.. 💙

Use these suggestions to build a handy bank of foraging activities to keep minds and bodies busy while you're gone

04/01/2025

Enhance your backyard's biodiversity by creating a haven for insects and pollinators. The tiny crevices and hidden spaces provide ideal habitats for shy wēta, native bees, and beetles. In exchange, these creatures will help control smaller garden pests and serve as a food source for native birds.

To get the very most out of your haven, we recommend giving it a light coat of bees wax, which offers a protective layer that prevents liquids from seeping into bamboo extending it's life.

02/01/2025

🐜 Do you have a spot in your garden where leaves tend to gather? Is this place a bit damp and shadowy? Perfect! This is an ideal location for the Bug, Bee & Butterfly House.
The critters and crawlers will come together for protection, tuck themselves in, and ideally won't be ringing for room service! 🔕

30/12/2024

Did you know that summer cocktails have seen a surge in popularity, with many people embracing creative combinations of ingredients like fresh herbs and exotic fruits? So, why not shake up your summer with these cool, delicious drinks that cater to an adult palate? (+18) 🥂

Everyone knows Christmas isn’t the time to eat like a bird. But perhaps drinking like one is acceptable? After a busy year there’s nothing like kicking back over the Christmas break with friends and family close by, lots of birds in the garden, a great book and a good drink. Here are four bird-t...

28/12/2024

Got extra berries left over from the festive season? Pop them in your bird feeder and share them with the birds (we've just spotted a Kererū eating ours off the plant). They absolutely adore them. 😍

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas to one and all. ♥ Be sure to share some holiday cheer with the birds by giving them a special meal too, but skip offering your own meal unless it's made up of wild seeds, fruit and energy cakes 😉

23/12/2024

That's a wrap from us! 🎄
We're off to spend some quality time with friends and family over the holiday period.
There will be a couple of staffed days in between Xmas and NY, but most of us will be back 6th January. Thanks for all your support this year - it really does mean the world to us all! 🌏