The Red Browed Finches were busy building a nest, and collecting material - in mid Summer - long after breeding season had finished!

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I was surprised to see this Red Browed Finch collecting nesting material - in mid Summer. These tiny birds are sometimes called Firetails because they often have a red rump.

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Location: Woods near my home in Ringwood, Victoria, Australia
Photo credit: © GPNaturePhotos / Alamy / Afripics
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