Goldbreasted Waxbill Fledglings - photos LOTS

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Goldbreasted Waxbill Fledglings - photos LOTS

Post by Sally » Sat Jun 14, 2008 7:54 pm

Just have time to post a couple of photos of my latest. I didn't have a camera when the other Goldbreasts fledged. One baby came out of the nest today, but the other one never quite got up the courage, and now they are both back in the nest...tomorrow. I took LOTS of pictures, will post more later.

This first photo is of the two babies. One had already been out of the nest, but went back in to be with its sibling.

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This photo is of Daddy and one of his babies. Daddy seemed to be in charge of fledging--he was in and out of nest and very involved--Mom was out shopping!

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Post by chinchilla » Sat Jun 14, 2008 8:06 pm

they are adorable. congrats that everything when successful it looks like a cosy nest :D
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Post by jamezyboo21 » Sat Jun 14, 2008 8:37 pm

Congrats on the new fledglings.
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Post by Sally » Sun Jun 15, 2008 12:43 am

Here are more photos:

Trying to get up courage to fly.
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Almost made it!
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I think we just had a bite to eat.
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Daddy and baby in nest, looking at Fire finch pair--first fledgling is on top of nest.
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Fire finch male peeking at baby, Goldbreast hen totally unconcerned, Daddy and baby on top of nest.
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Daddy is not happy with me taking photos--the blur is a Fire finch going by.
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Daddy and baby.
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This is the first Goldbreast fledgling (excuse the poopy plant!).
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Post by jamezyboo21 » Sun Jun 15, 2008 4:50 am

Awe....there adorable and the goldbreast and fire finches look nice. Makes me want to go and buy some now.
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Post by dfcauley » Sun Jun 15, 2008 4:16 pm

Well Sally it looks like your finch family just keeps on growing these days :lol: I just love the gold breast babies. They are so tiny aren't they? My pair had 3. I traded two of them for a gouldian and kept one of them. It was a male and I am going to have to rehome him so he won't become interested in mama. :lol:
I love the way these birds are so curious. Peeking in the nest all the time. :lol: Congratulations once again!
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Post by L in Ontario » Mon Jun 16, 2008 9:14 am

Beautiful pictures, Sally!
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