Blackbirds usually feed on worms, slugs, and snails, although they are attracted to some berry bearing trees. They particularly like the native Coprosma berries. Spray free gardens will have more insects for blackbirds to feed on.

Ducks like to feed on nuts and especially acorns in your backyard. Your best chance of attracting them to these trees would be to place them near a pond, although this isn’t always necessary.

These friendly little birds feed on insects. Plant these trees and you will soon have Fantails happily flitting about your garden catching insect’s mid-air.

Finches feed on low lying or fallen seeds and berries. Trees with branches low to the ground usually suit these birds.

These birds are generally attracted to trees with nectar holding flowers, although they also like berries and fruit.

Waxeyes diet is similar to that of the native Tui and Bellbird, being attracted to trees with nectar bearing flowers. They also like soft fruit such as cherries, apricots and berries.

Wood pigeons mainly feed on berries and fruit, and foliage when there are few berries available. Wood pigeons/Kereru are more likely to be attracted to urban areas with larger trees in your garden.