Birds – Friends of Tawa Bush Reserves

What do Kererū eat in Winter?

There is minimal seed and fruit available from native trees in winter. Kererū frequently supplement their diet by consuming tree lucerne and young kowhai leaves which are both high in protein. Also when these plants are flowering, kererū take nectar from flowers. These birds are vital for dispersing the seed of large fruiting trees suchContinue reading “What do Kererū eat in Winter?”

Kārearea (NZ falcon) spotted in Tawa

This bird was spotted just a few metres away on the roof of a Tawa suburban home in mid-May 2021, while it was in pursuit of a homing pigeon. Aggressive aerial hunters, these predatory birds are becoming more common in Tawa. This is pleasing to see as they are recognised as an endangered NZ speciesContinue reading “Kārearea (NZ falcon) spotted in Tawa”