I’ve seen a flock of thistlefinch feeding on thistles at Tidbinbilla.
Here’s an opinion on their usefulness:
http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5746998
John Bundock
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From: Geoffrey Dabb [
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Subject: FW: [canberrabirds] Very charming!
From: John Bundock
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Subject: RE: [canberrabirds] Very charming!
That’s my impression also. I’ve seen them this week in Coombs and near Point Hut Crossing.
John Bundock
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From: John Harris
Sent: Wednesday, 17 August 2016 5:27 PM
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Subject: Re: [canberrabirds] Very charming!
Am I right in thinking Goldfinches are becoming more common? I see them almost daily now. It is a bit of a worry. We tend to like them because they are pretty
but do they compete with native finches?
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Date: Wednesday, 17 August 2016 at 5:13 PM
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Subject: [canberrabirds] Very charming!
Seen in a deciduous tree in Ellenbourough Street, North Lyneham, very close to Yowani golf course, last Friday 12/8 around 4 pm a charm of around 50 Goldfinches. Nearby were
20 or so King Parrots on the golf course.
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