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Endangered Gouldian finch returns to Lee Point, prompting campaign to stop Defence Housing Australia development

Nestled in a coastal corner of Darwin's northern suburbs lies a patch of bushland that's become the new home of a tiny, endangered bird.

Local twitchers believe the Gouldian finch migrated north to Lee Point in search of better habitat and breeding grounds.

In doing so, it's become the mascot for a grassroots movement to stop a multi-million-dollar Defence housing project.

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