The cold season makes it tough for honeyeaters and other native wildlife to find food, says National Parks & Wildlife Foundation CEO.

Mr Ian Darbyshire said flower nectar was hard to come by with many gardens impacted by temperature changes.

“Most Aussie honeyeaters help your plants reproduce, by carrying pollen from flower to flower as they look for nectar,” he said.

“Another benefit is that they’ll also eat plenty of insects they find in your garden and keep your bug numbers down.”

Mr Darbyshire said being mindful when adding plants to the garden was the best way help the birds, brightening south-west mornings.