Clik here to view.
Welcome to Bird Rescue!
New Zealand Bird Rescue is different to other animal welfare organisations because we believe strongly that “every bird counts”. All birds in NZ are NZ Birds to us and we think that they all are...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Behind the scenes at the museum …
NZ Bird Rescue were very lucky to be invited by the Curator of Land Vertebrates, Matt Raynor and Collection Manager, Jason Froggatt to an egg-tra special behind-the-scenes look at their department in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to stop feeding birds
People start out feeding Ducks often because there is an injured one or there is one with ducklings. This begins by giving some food, which as time passes, becomes an increasing amount of food as more...
View ArticleCook’s Petrel
During the last few weeks we have had an increased number of Cook’s Petrels at our Green Bay Centre. When flying from one coast to the other (East to West), the lights at night confuse them – they...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Frigatebird has blown in to New Zealand…
Frigatebirds are found in the subtropics – Fiji and other Pacific islands – and are extremely rare in NZ waters. A juvenile Lesser Frigatebird was found on Muriwai Beach, exhausted and very...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ducks, bread and stagnant ponds are a lethal combination!
People love feeding bread to birds in parks but bread is not good for birds! Every year, environmental conditions such as stagnant water, warm weather and left-over bread combine to cause death to...
View ArticleSale of 19 Watene Rd, Panmure
NZ Bird Rescue has decided to sell the Panmure property formerly owned by Pam Howlett. Pam was co-founder of Bird Rescue and was well known for her wonderful work with sick and injured birds and her...
View ArticleAppointment of General Manager of NZ Bird Rescue
The Board of the NZ Bird Rescue Charitable Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Lynn Miller to fill the new position of General Manager of the NZ Bird Rescue Centre. Dr Miller will be...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Thanks to Waitākere Ranges Local Board Grants!
These happy Kererū are enjoying the sunshine in a fabulous new habitat made possible with the help of a $4,700 grant from the Waitākere Ranges Local Board. The large outdoor habitat has been specially...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Help Us Raise $8000 – Vote for us today!
We’ve been selected as a finalist in The Trust’s Million Dollar Mission. We get $5 for EVERY ONLINE VOTE – so please help us! VOTE FOR US NOW! 1. Click HERE to vote. Note you’ll be sent a confirmation...
View Article