Finches at Middle Path

Firetail Finches or Red-browed Finches ~ Neochimia temporalis

The feeder is usually a social gathering point for Firetail Finches
as the flock works its way along the daily itinerary.

Firetail Finches

During feeding some birds are always scanning for threats between beakfulls

Firetail Finches

Fairly strict pecking orders are loosely enforced
although sometimes one bird will try to insist on sole occupancy

Next stop is the bird barth at the front for a mid-morning dip and drink

Firetails bathing

Sometimes you've just gotta get down to get dirt-free

A vigorous splashing and flapping makes for one of Nature's more delicate water displays.

Firetails bathing

Another small bird which seems to be a seasonal visitor is the Chestnut breasted Mannikin - Lonchura Castaneothorax - they show no concern at sharing the feeders with the locals.

Chestnut breasted Mannikin

As usual with newcomers there is a period of keen interest in the camera.

Continue your exploration of wildlife at Middle Path......

With feathers:- Satin Bower Birds Cockatoos Bird feeding contests Ducks. Finches & Mannikins Flycatchers Tawny Frogmouth Herons Honeyeaters	Birds of Prey Kingfishers Lorikeets Parrots Pigeons and Doves. Plovers - Masked Lapwing Welcome Swallows Feeding Welcome Swallow Chicks Water Birds (other) Birds without a page of their own
With fur:- Platypus. Koalas Possums	With scales:- Carpet pythons Water Dragons Tree Snakes.
With none of the above:- Frogs.	Insects
With us:- Encounters with the domestics.	A Midnight Visitor.

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