Crimson finches:
Double-bars:
Masked finch:
Long-tailed finch:
Some Star finches that weren't very close!
And a Gouldian finch (with Yellow-rumped Manikins) that were even further away!
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WOW you managed to get photos of most of my favourite finches,can i ask where the shots were taken
What a lot of different finches to find in the wild. Around here we have heaps of red-browed but the only other type I've seen is Chestnut-brested mannikin
We get only introduced finches in Hobart that I've seen - Goldfinches and Greenfinches.
I'm surprised you don't get Double-bars BirdGirl...?
I LOVE finches!
Scott.
Sorry Sparrow, missed your message:
Gouldians: Buntine H'way, near Humbles Creek (if you're ever driving from N.T. into northern W.A., I STRONGLY recommend heading south on the Buntine H'way for even 10-20km. Renowned as being good for more 'interior' birds. Did this twice on my trip, and saw (that I didn't see ANYWHERE else on the trip) Spotted Harrier repeatedly, Diamond Doves, cockatiels, Gouldian finches, Chestnut-breasted mannikins... (admittedly, time of year would alter what you see where...).
Star finches: Kunnanurra sewage ponds.
Long-tailed: Lake Argyle
Remaining: H'way stops between Timber Creek, NT and WA border.
Timber Creek is a GREAT place for finches in N.T. I saw: Yellow-rumped Manikins, Double-barrs, Masked, Long-tailed, and Crimson finches all easily on small walks from town, along with various honeyeater species.
Anyway, enough ranting,
Scott.
Lovely shots, we have had the European in our garden only twice :( how lucky you are too see the range you did.Love the Masked Finch what a beauty. Thanks for posting.
Very nice photos. The finches can be quite tricky to photograph in my experience. Well done.
Nice shots of these gorgeous little creatures, Scott.
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@ Sparrow the part of the world that Scott mentioned is great for finches and I would highly recommend it. During the dry season, sprinklers seem to attract large flocks of finches. At the caravan park in Kununurra, we had Star Finches visiting a lawn sprinkler barely 10m from our caravan.
Cheers,
George
Melbourne, VIC