Wednesday last week 2 baby W/E Mask finches fledged. They have been hard to spot as they seem to go to be early in the afternoon before i get home, and they had me worried before i realized they were returning to the nest. I believe i have another nest of white ears about to pop in the next few days, although its hard to tell as 2 pairs built side by side in the low branches of the brush.
I'm really chuffed about this as i had a lot of concern for them early on in the year. Although i have not lost any W/E's to date, all seem fit bar 1 who's health seems to come and go. Now i have replacement for him/her should it pass.
I've also had 3 baby Cordons fledge and 2 fawn stars. One baby star is much lighter than the other. A nest of noisy Chocolate Parsons is about 1 week or less off from fledging.
So im having some success's at the minute.........its exciting.
...Indeed I was late on those occaisions with the daily termite ration.....about 10am..........I now ensure there is a constant supply and check fastidiously early each morning..............I know many successful finchos do an afternoon feed also