Baby Finches Fledge

There are five of us!! Aren't we cute??

Baby Finches

Here's Dad in the nest a couple of weeks ago. You can see a few tiny pink heads. We're still not sure if there are five or six as they still blend together . There are definately dark ones and at least one lighter pied like Dad and maybe an albino one like mom...further back in the nest. They are very close to fledging now so I won't try to take any more pictures until they are out. I wouldn't want to startle them out before they are ready or they could get hurt.

Teenie Weenies

We have teeny weenie finches in the nest. They are Bengalese finches ( also known as Society finches). I suspect the oldest is about a week or so old. What a lovely surprise. I guess they finally decided to take this thing seriously...many dud or ignored eggs.
They may be tiny but I can hear their hungry little cries from the next room. Mom, and the two Dads -modern family :o)- are doing a good job so far with the feeding.
The Gouldians are curious and interested. They stand on top of the nest but can't get too close as there is a parent in the nest at all times. I tried to get pics but would have to be too intrusive so I'll wait and try again when they are a little further along...so exciting!