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06/22/2026

Everyone else flew away. One baby stayed behind.

At sunrise, Mama Finch returned not to scold, not to rush, but to feed her and cheer her on.

Sometimes we all need a little snack, a loving pep talk, and someone who believes we’re ready to fly. ❤️🐦

Have you been following their journey from the beginning? Share your favorite moment so far in the comments! 💛

06/21/2026

Today was the day, all babies have left the nest but one. She will prob join her family in the yard under the bushes at some point today.

Right on schedule for about 15–16 days old.* ✅ They are fully feathered.* ✅ Their tails and wing feathers are well devel...
06/21/2026

Right on schedule for about 15–16 days old.

* ✅ They are fully feathered.
* ✅ Their tails and wing feathers are well developed.
* ✅ They are filling the nest and look crowded.
* ✅ They have the fluffy, streaked juvenile appearance typical of fledging-age house finches.

Expecting them to start leaving the nest any day now, possibly within the next 1–4 days. The first flights can seem sudden, and some siblings may leave before others.

Interesting facts:

* Once they fledge, they usually do not return to the nest to sleep.
* Mom and dad will continue feeding them outside the nest for another 2–3 weeks.
* It’s normal if you don’t see them immediately after they leave—they often hide in shrubs and nearby trees.

06/13/2026

Babies are getting so big!

Five tiny beaks. Endless appetites. 🐦🌻

Watching these baby house finches grow has been one of the sweetest surprises. These little ones are getting bigger every day.

Have you been following their journey from the beginning? Share your favorite moment so far in the comments! 💛

06/09/2026

Mom is leaving the nest for longer stretches now, spending her days foraging to keep up with these five very hungry babies! 🐣🐣🐣🐣🐣

06/08/2026

Feeding time! 🐣❤️

All five baby finches are doing well and were spotted with their mouths open wide, waiting for breakfast. Mom and Dad have been busy making constant trips to keep up with five hungry little hatchlings!

It’s amazing how quickly they’re growing already. 🐦🌿

06/07/2026

🐦 Baby Bird Update! 🐦

The little finches are growing fast and getting stronger every day! You can hear lots of activity in the nest as the parents work nonstop bringing food and caring for all five babies.

Please excuse the background noise in the video — there were quite a few cars passing by while recording. The stars of the show are still the hungry little nestlings and their dedicated parents!

Nature is amazing to watch unfold right outside our door. Stay tuned for more updates from the nest as these tiny birds continue to grow. 🌿🐣

Who else has been following their journey?

06/05/2026

🐣 All 5 House Finch eggs hatched today—on just Day 11 of incubation!

It’s amazing to see five tiny hatchlings where there were eggs just this morning. Mom and Dad have done an incredible job, and we can’t wait to watch these little ones grow.

06/03/2026

🐣 The Rego Ranch Finch Update – Day 7

Our dedicated House Finch mom is halfway through incubation and doing an amazing job caring for her 5 eggs!

We have been observing her carefully rotating the eggs about every 15 minutes, then settling in for a quick snooze before repeating the process. She only leaves the nest briefly once or twice during the day to grab a bite to eat, always returning quickly to keep her eggs warm.

Meanwhile, dad is staying close by, keeping watch over the nest and his growing family.

If all goes well, we’re about halfway to hatch day! Stay tuned for more updates from our little feathered family here at The Rego Ranch. 🪺❤️

Letting the dill do its thing 🌱
05/26/2026

Letting the dill do its thing 🌱

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