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Find Me: Birds

Find out what birds are at your place. To best find birds you’ll need binoculars and a bird squeaker – which can be as simple as rubbing a piece of polystyrene on glass

Bird survey

Get involved in a national garden bird survey. You’ll find a survey form at: www.landcareresearch.co.nz/science/plants-animals-fungi/animals/birds/garden-bird-surveys

Or, you can record your observations at: www.naturewatch.org.nz

Bird identification poster

Download this great poster to help you identify the birds at your place: www.landcareresearch.co.nz/science/plants-animals-fungi/animals/birds/garden-bird-surveys/how-to-identify-birds

Plant a bird-friendly garden

Find out what native plants you can use to create a great bird-friendly garden: www.southlandcommunitynursery.org.nz

Activities for schools

www.landcareresearch.co.nz/science/plants-animals-fungi/animals/birds/garden-bird-surveys/activities-for-schools

Other great bird websites

www.projectkereru.org.nz
Kereru often fly into windows - make your windows kereru friendly

www.kcc.org.nz

www.wildaboutnz.co.nz

osnz.org.nz/links.htm

www.nzbirds.com

www.tiritirimatangi.org.nz/Birds.htm

www.whatbird.co.nz