New Pics of Straw-tail Whydah

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New Pics of Straw-tail Whydah

Post by JohnBoy » Sat Jul 16, 2011 4:12 pm

Just took these pics of my male STW. I will post progress of his transformation.
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Re: New Pics of Straw-tail Whydah

Post by lovemyfinch » Sat Jul 16, 2011 5:44 pm

He is a very handsome young man =D> =D>
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Post by 6finchfriends » Sat Jul 16, 2011 6:53 pm

how long will his tail get?
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Post by JohnBoy » Sat Jul 16, 2011 9:52 pm

6finchfriends wrote:how long will his tail get?
I believe I read about 7.5-8 in.
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Post by annague » Sun Jul 17, 2011 11:34 am

Very, very nice!! I like his coloring. Looking forward to more pictures.
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Post by nelloyello11 » Sun Jul 17, 2011 11:21 pm

He is beautiful, John! Looking forward to more pictures!! =D>
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Re: New Pics of Straw-tail Whydah

Post by JohnBoy » Mon Jul 18, 2011 4:38 pm

Caught him in flight
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Re: New Pics of Straw-tail Whydah

Post by cindy » Mon Jul 18, 2011 4:46 pm

Great shot John! I have seen these in person once...very nice!

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Re: New Pics of Straw-tail Whydah Updated 7.23.11

Post by JohnBoy » Sat Jul 23, 2011 6:34 pm

Here are some new pics that I took today. He is getting quite handsome. His tail is getting longer and he is getting his full breeding coloring.
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Post by finchmix22 » Sat Jul 23, 2011 7:33 pm

He is a stunning male. 8)
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Re: New Pics of Straw-tail Whydah

Post by annague » Mon Jul 25, 2011 12:59 pm

Very attractive bird! Does he have a hen?
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Post by JohnBoy » Mon Jul 25, 2011 6:20 pm

annague wrote:Very attractive bird! Does he have a hen?
Yes there is a pic of the pair together in one of the other post.
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Re: New Pics of Straw-tail Whydah

Post by JohnBoy » Wed Jul 27, 2011 7:30 pm

New Pics 7.27.11
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Post by nelloyello11 » Wed Jul 27, 2011 11:29 pm

Wow! Beautiful! =D> =D>
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Re: New Pics of Straw-tail Whydah

Post by cindy » Wed Jul 27, 2011 11:41 pm

John, they are both stunning birds! The female is very pretty also.

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