Poohbear going for it...

[dfcauley]

Donna, dont believe half of the stories you hear about diamonds.
mine are in a mixed aviary with waxbills and there has never been any trouble.
like most other birds they are territorial around their nest site.

Thanks Mick! I just may try to find a pair when we get into the large aviary. They sure are beautiful birds!

[poohbear]

The diamond sparrows are VERY territorial...but the flight is big enough for aggression to subside before it gets serious.The bird pictured a few posts back is a devil when the other male is around, chasing him all over.The others tactic is to land on the floor and sit still till the aggressive one returns to his nest.They both have hens in their nests...probably on eggs as they are rarely out...I 'aint gonna risk getting nosy...not yet anyway.
One has nested in a box,the other in one of the hay balls I have hanging.



These are made of two wire hanging baskets filled with hay then wired together.Holes are then pushed into a few places to form nest sites...the birds love 'em....not easy to examine eggs etc if deep into the ball though.

The diamond sparrows aggression is aimed mainly at the other cock bird...he also objects to the hecks and owls being near.Strangely he ignores bengalese and gouldians.It's as if he doesn't like other birds with black in their plumage.

[poohbear]

Got the landscaping done round the aviary...the rest of the garden can wait a bit.



Birds settling in well...lots of nest building and secretive behaviour.I think the diamond sparrows will be the first to lay.
Gouldians starting to display,think they need a while yet to get into condition.

[B CAMP]

What a view to watch your birds

[L in Ontario]

It doesn't get much better viewing than that!

[SuzE]

What a nice spot to watch your birds from!! I love those Diamond Sparrows, really striking birds. Enjoy

[lovemyfinch]

Beautiful garden Poohbear.

And I did of course happen to notice that ou have my favorite gouldian colour combo. RH WB GB He is beautiful

[dfcauley]

Absolutely stunning birds and wonderful garden!! Good job!!!

[Domenic]

Great taste in birds Pooh!

[Sally]

What a wonderful place to relax! Beautiful group of birds, as well. You will enjoy all this extra space that you have now.

[BillD]

I'm so happy for you Pooh!!

[poohbear]

Ta folks...

The one thing I regret here...not a single bush or tree...I've planted some but I won't be around to see them when they are mature.

[poohbear]

Flight looking well,should be great when all the flowers mature in the pots and baskets.



A new mate for the Bourkes parakeet who's old man died last week...nice little fellah...and she's happy again.





Checked out one of the hanging straw balls that I provide for nesting...a beautiful nest deep inside with 4 Diamond Sparrow eggs



And finally this nut...he has two possible girlfriends but spends all day jumping up and down displaying to a Hecks female...

[monotwine]

Poohbear a stunning set up! Absolutely perfect. I will definately be looking closely at your set up when I build a permanent aviary one day.

Gotta have a chuckle at your Gould displaying for the hecks. You can never account for some choices others make in life.

Enjoy that bench with the view.

[poohbear]

Just spotted these two...wondered where they had disappeared to...Star finches that have made their own nest...haven't checked for eggs ...I think I'll leave them to it,it's tempting but I've always reckoned it's better not to disturb unless necessary.