Rare, endangered Gouldian finch has twitchers a-flutter as it makes unexpected Top End comeback

Gouldian finches have appeared at Lee Point, a mostly undeveloped Darwin suburb. (Supplied: Kacie Austin)

Ever since the rare and endangered Gouldian finch was the centrepiece of a primary school assignment, Kacie Austin has been chasing what she thought would be a once-in-a-lifetime glimpse.