Activities

Here are some ways to add even more fun to Bird of the Year!

It’s like your daily Wordle, but with more feathers! Guess the BIRDLE and its characteristics in 5 guesses every day from 1 September 2025. Use the photo and bird call as helpful clues.
Forest & Bird has worked with Raining Rock Studio to bring this new official NZ version to flight.
Birdle is a fun way to encourage more people to learn about birds and bird conservation, no matter their experience level.
Birdle.nz
Flock together and bring some feathery fun into your workplace during Bird of the Year. Find resources to help you vote, connect, and fundraise with your team.
Download the Bird of the Year Workplace Kit here
Go with family and friends on a self-guided adventure in Ponsonby - part art trail, part bird-watching, and all fun! Use our map and your keen eyes to find 10 Metalbird silhouettes around this Auckland neighbourhood. Find them in order or mix it up - just make sure to spot them all. Approx 30. mins of feathered fun.
Complete the hunt and go in the draw to win your very own Metalbird!
Need a helping feather? Click here for a helpful map!
(click "no" for opening in the Google Maps app. You need it to open in the browser view)
Click here to download and print the Bird of the Year + Metal Bird Scavenger Hunt Activity
Try for life-like, or get creative!
Share your mahi with us at [email protected]
Download the Bird of the Year Colouring-in here