First Chick Hatches

We just got the cam up in time. The first chick hatched this morning.  This means that the female initially laid eggs about 14 days ago. All five eggs will hatch over the next two days or so. As you probably have seen the female does all the incubation, but the male will bring her food throughout the day. However once the chicks hatch both parents will feed the young.

There is a lot more to talk about with these birds, including a disease that is working through the eastern population, how the male's purple plumage is affected by his diet, and how these birds have expanded their range over the years.

I am also on my way to get live streaming. At the moment the image should refresh every 10-15 seconds. I have noticed that it doesn't refresh on my work computer and it may have to do with my version of Java--if your  image isn't refreshing you may want to try downloading the latest version of Java.

Wing Goodale

BioDiversity Research Institute

Welcome to the House Finch Blog

Well in an effort to have a nesting birds for you, I have placed a camera on a house finch that is nesting at my house on top of a propane tank. This pair has started nesting within the last week and have five beautiful blue eggs with black spots. Unlike eagles, the finches lay eggs and raise their young all within a month, so watch closely.

At the moment this camera only has a refreshing still image but I am working on getting video as well. Stay tuned and let me know what you see!

I will provide you with more information on the finch's natural history within a couple of days.

Wing Goodale

BioDiversity Research Institute