Diamond Firetail Breeding

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Woko
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Diamond Firetail Breeding

I've been banging on from time to time about the occasional appearances of Diamond Firetails at our place in SA, not only because of their unique beauty but also because their presence is an indication of native grass seeds being present as well as their being an extremely endangered species in the Mt Lofty Ranges. So, here I go again. 

This morning as I was about to embark on my morning exercises under our verandah I was delighted to see a pair of young Diamond Firetails at our shallow bird baths. It seems there has been breeding of the species on or near our property which could be seen as one short poke in the eye for mankind, one giant leap for Nature. 

dwatsonbb
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Certainly great news woko. Mankind needs a bit more than a poke in the eye though.

Dale Huonville, Tasmania

Woko
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Indeed, Dale. We certainly need brightening up - to put it midly.

sue818
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Great news, Woko!

Woko
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We've now counted 4 youngsters & 2 adults since the beginning of November. I understand they breed a clutch of 4 - 6 young. It would be great if we can build up numbers here but success in one year is no guarantee of success in another, of course. Fingers crossed because I hear & read so often of wildlife being destroyed. 

sue818
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Fingers and toes crossed, Woko. They are such beautiful little birds... chubby little fellow smartly dressed. Enjoy them while you can and have a wonderful New Year.

Woko
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And to you, Sue. May you & yours remain covidless. So far, so good here. 

sue818
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Thank you, Woko. Our household of three are all now recovering, thank goodness. Dinner out on Christmas Eve was the likely culprit despite being outdoors... only time the masks were off. Stay safe.

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