What is this?

[finchbreeder]

Lets hope for a better result this year.
LML

[arthur]

Things looking positive . .

I think she is feeding chicks, but not absolutely certain

Very quick to flush during the day, but sits tight from dusk

[matcho]

Things looking positive . .

I think she is feeding chicks, but not absolutely certain

Very quick to flush during the day, but sits tight from dusk

Hope all goes well Arthur, nothing better to see them up close and personal. Loved it with the Bulbuls, Spotted Doves and Silvereyes not two metres from the back decking, actually with a bit of stealth they can become quite oblivious to us.

Photos please!

Ken.

[finchbreeder]

Good to hear that they have succeeded.
LML

[arthur]

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Definitely chick(s??) . . Saw 'dad' at the nest for first time today but don't think he did any feeding

This year's nest seems to be more substantial. Perhaps last years may have been their first try, and hence the lack of success

Or it may even be a different pair?

[matcho]

Wow,
Now that is what I call a nest!

[starman]

A real work of art...so much work for a relatively small egg chamber...I wonder at the significance of the rest of the structure.
Truly beautiful.

Sm

[finchbreeder]

Great to see a posative result. And that is a long nest.
LML

[arthur]

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Amazing how much the 2 (by the look of things) youngsters have grown in just the last two days . .

Thought I had better get a pic as any disturbance in the next couple of days might make them leave home early

When they put their heads up to beg, I have noticed a distinct difference in bill shapes . . one longer and narrower

Whether this is an age thing or a way of sexing . . Don't know

[arthur]

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This might be a little more upmarket (pinched from internet) . . and I would say that the yellow colour would be significant in attracting them

Just shows how adaptable birds can be