Partial view of my bird room. Noticeable on the top row of cages that the nests are partially camouflaged to encourage the Carduelan Finches to breed. Breeding season 2006. Photo by Michael Abbate

A box full of seeding grass is shown to the group of Gouldians who are anxiously waiting to get some in the cage. Photo taken on June 29, 2006 by G.A. Abbate

A generous amount of Rye and Fescue grass in the seeding stage about to be fed to Gouldians and other birds including Carduelan Finches. Photo taken on June 29, 2006 by G.A. Abbate

Partial view of the seeding grass field on my property in Warren, NJ. I let the grasses grow on almost 1/4 of an acre for the purpose of feeding my birds including Gouldians, Carduelians, and Canaries too. Photo taken on June 29, 2006 by G.A. Abbate

I tried to photograph a group of five fledged European Goldfinch but they wouldn't stand still for one second. Well, I held it in my hand and I let Dr. Christina Abbate take this photo on June 25, 2006.