Pollen collected on the forehead of a nectar-feedings korimako (bellbird) may pollinate a neighbouring harakeke (New Zealand flax). PHOTO: MAUREEN HOWARD : Natural feeding preferred
Pollen collected on the forehead of a nectar-feedings korimako (bellbird) may pollinate a neighbouring harakeke (New Zealand flax). PHOTO: MAUREEN HOWARD : Natural feeding preferred
Two tui compete to gain access to a sugar-water feeder. : Natural feeding preferred
Two tui compete to gain access to a sugar-water feeder. : Natural feeding preferred
Feeding seeds tends to attract exotic birds to the garden. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES : Natural feeding preferred
Feeding seeds tends to attract exotic birds to the garden. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES : Natural feeding preferred
Natural feeding preferred
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