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Due to ordinances in our city of residence, California Finches.com has ceased to sell finches until we can relocate to a more avian friendly city. However, we will continue to refer to other breeders and highly recommend the local breeders, listed on the link above. I have been in direct contact with these breeders and have purchased birds, as well as traded birds with many of them. They are all courteous, honest, reliable and fair. Their birds are very nice too. Thank you for your understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience. Sincerely, Dave Swoger www.CaliforniaFinches.com

I remain in close contact with the following breeders and highly recommend their visiting their links:

Steve Irwin: Remembering An Amazing Man. I remember the first time I saw him on T.V. wearing those Kahki shorts and a bush shirt. I envied his charisma and I coveted his out fit. (Not to mention his energy.) Every time his show would end, the image of his elated face... eyes lit up with obvious passion for every creature he handled would never cease to linger. It was obvious that he was having the time of his life out there... just brushing up against creation like the rest of us have always dreamed of doing, but never found the time, focus, drive or whatever else we lacked that held us back. He went there for us. ...And he took us along. For that, I will always be grateful. Then he took us on the ultimate adventure... to visit his family at the hospital when Bindi was born. Thank you for sharing that moment with us all Steve & Terri. It lifted us to the highest heights seeing Steve look at both of you with even more wonder in his eyes than he had in the field. My heart and my prayers will be for Terri, Bindi and Bob Irwin as well as all of the amazing people who have worked side-byside with Steve... Pouring their lives into the incredible work, which is forever marked first by Steve's presence and now sadly, by his absence. Steve Irwin was definitely the Happiest Conservationist On Earth and definietely one of my heroes. He will never be forgotten. May the Lord's peace surround you all. And may your hearts smile knowing you have changed people forever. Dave Swoger www.CaliforniaFinches.com Information / News West Nile Virus is the latest threat to birds and has made its way to California. Below are some resource links to aid in education and reporting of West Nile Virus. http://www.westnile.ca.gov/ To Report Dead Birds Call 1-877-WNV-BIRD: http://westnile.ca.gov/deadbird.cfm LATEST PRESS RELEASE FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA: http://www.westnile.ca.gov/Website/Press%20Releases/6_25press.pdf More Info: Click Here On August 28, 2003 AB202 was passed and excepted as law (effective September 1, 2004) to prohibit that sale of unweaned birds, in any public retail outlet. The bill further requires that any handfed birds be accompanied by a written documentation of their weight on the day that they leave the retailer. (This is to be noted on the sale receipt.) Please click the link for further information on AB202, as well as its text in entirety. More Info: Click Here Exotic Newcastle's Disease USDA LIFTS QUARANTINE RESTRICTIONS FOR EXOTIC NEWCASTLE DISEASE IN CALIFORNIA