We have a new Zebra finch, I think it is a girl as it has no orange cheeks, Dad thinks it is a boy because of its bright red beak. Dad calls it Rebel. The birds were not interested in the nesting boxes, and started making nests elsewhere. Maybe the nests were too low, so Dad bolted the nesting boxes higher up.
Dash is currently very attractive to both Angel and Fudge. He helped Fudged build a nest in a small tree, and with Angel on top of a nesting box. He has had sexual contact with both of them. Angel and Fudge chase off any birds that come near their nests. Ender finch shows no interest at all. Rebel is very persistent in wanting Angel's nest but gets chased off.
Rebel -full black chest and no orange cheeks- very persistent in finding a nest with no mate
Ender finch, in foreground, no interest in the girls
Fudge, made a nest in the tree
Dash and Angel checking out a nesting site on top of the box, shortly after Dad raised it
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