Gouldian Finch population

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Gouldian Finch population

Post by debbie276 » Wed Sep 10, 2014 5:13 am

Rangers record bigger than expected populations of rare gouldian finch

http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-1 ... ed/5733678
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Re: Gouldian Finch population

Post by lovezebs » Wed Sep 10, 2014 9:16 am

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=D> =D> =D>
Very good news. I saw somewhere, that they are using hollowed out bits of tree limbs attached to wooden nest boxes to encourage wild breeding. Apparantly it is rather successful. .
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Re: Gouldian Finch population

Post by finchandlovebird » Wed Sep 10, 2014 9:29 am

Good news indeed :D
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Re: Gouldian Finch population

Post by finchmix22 » Wed Sep 10, 2014 10:25 am

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That is such great news! At least some of the conservation efforts are showing success.
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Post by Rox » Wed Sep 10, 2014 10:27 am

What awesome news!! All the hard work is definitely paying off, especially with all the nest boxes that have been put up for them.

Always fantastic to see such great results in the wild :D
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Re: Gouldian Finch population

Post by Sam007 » Wed Sep 10, 2014 11:15 am

Great! :mrgreen:
I love Gouldian Finches.

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Re: Gouldian Finch population

Post by Toddmin » Thu Sep 11, 2014 2:15 pm

I read that recently and am very happy with the news!
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Post by KarenB » Thu Sep 11, 2014 10:42 pm

Great news!
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Re: Gouldian Finch population

Post by delray » Fri Sep 12, 2014 7:18 am

Great news. :D =D> :mrgreen:
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Re: Gouldian Finch population

Post by BB » Fri Sep 12, 2014 9:46 am

=D> =D> =D>

Good news for a change

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