A Little Wren

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This is the second time I photographed a Carolina Wren in recent weeks. This one was at a few feet from the Stillwater River.

Speaking of this species of wren, did you know ...

There are seven recognized subspecies across the range of these wrens and they differ slightly in song and appearance. The birds are generally inconspicuous, avoiding the open for extended periods of time. When out in the open, they investigate their surroundings and are rarely stationary. After finding a mate, pairs maintain a territory and stay together for several years. Both males and females give out alarm calls, but only males sing to advertise territory. Carolina wrens raise multiple broods during the summer breeding season, but can fall victim to brood parasitism by brown-headed cowbirds, among other species. Some populations have been affected by mercury contamination. Wikipedia

Now back to looking for more birds.

~ Rick


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A Wren

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It has been a while since we have seen, and even longer since either of us have photographed a Carolina Wren. We saw this one while we were hiking at Charleston Falls Preserve this week. Such a unique looking birds I am always excited when I get to photograph one.

I think many people often call small birds wrens when in fact they are wraplers or other species. This is a real wren. 😬

~ Rick

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