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Bath time for the Finches
HelenB

Bath time for the Finches (Taeniopygia bichenovii)

The Double-barred Finches were really enjoying the water provided by the Broome Bird Observatory. We were there at the end of the dry season, which runs from April to November.
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Location
Broome Bird Observatory, Western Australia
Date taken
29 October 2009
Scientific name
Taeniopygia bichenovii
Equipment used
Canon EOS Rebel T1i
Kits
Such a charming capture of these bathing beauties, Helen!
 
KC Foggin
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I couldn't imagine seeing this many of these beautiful Finches. Lucky you girl and a great group bathing image!
 
Stanley Jones
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Lol, so much for social distancing! Communal bath time. Great action and behavioral picture Helen!
 
delia todd
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Opus Editor
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:-O

Aren't they just loving that Helen!!! A gorgeous picture - many thanks lass.

Bit puzzled by the 'end of the dry season - Nov-April'; you were there in Oct, so I'd have thought it was the beginning? Or what am I misunderstanding LOL (I've had a traumatic morning so likely I've got it wrong!!!)
 
HelenB
Opus Editor
Delia, thanks for pointing out my typo.The dry season is from April to the end of November!
 

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