Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Crimson Finch takes a break

With the species busy nesting all over Tyto as the Wet starts to pour upon us, male Crimson Finch (Neochmia phaeton) takes time out near the hide yesterday.
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2 comments:

  1. Joseph McKennaDecember 10, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Great shots.

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  2. Tyto TonyDecember 10, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Thanks Andy.

    Gidday JPM: Ta. Seems we had much in common, till I long ago quit marathons - and switched to Barca!

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