Here is another view of the little Wren house. This is just out side my kitchen window, about 4 ft from where I am sitting. I have to shoot through the window screen.
Unlike the Painted Buntings, Titmice, Catbirds and Northern Parula Warblers….the Carolina Wren doesn’t seem to mind living close to us. They could see me while I was taking pictures and making the video…drinking my coffee etc…and they kept right on working.
When my Mother was here…she had a Carolina Wren that nested under the bathroom window. It was a small crank out window and each year for many years a Wren nested there. Sometimes my Mother would only be a foot or two away from her…she would sit right there and watch her but never left the nest, other than to eat or get food for the babies, until the babies were ready to go……and the following year , Mom would leave that window open so the little Wren would come back…..and she did. It may not have been the same one…possibly one that was raised there…but Mom always felt like she was waiting for an old friend to come to visit.
These Wrens are so cute! I had one build a nest in a wall hanging planter right near my back door. I didn't even know it was in there until the babies were hatched. It's a wonder I hadn't drown them while watering the plant!
ReplyDeleteLoved that video Carol. What a busy little bird. Hope you can film when the babies are around.
ReplyDeleteLovely story about your Mom too.
They look so cute building their nest. I had to smile at the one who was determined to get that big leaf inside the house. Helen
ReplyDeleteHow different in personality your Carolina Wrens are from our House Wrens! For several years House Wrens nested in or near our backyard (including one year inside the grill, which put a damper or our outdoor cooking for a while). Those tiny, perky little birds were fiercely protective of their nest, and would dive-bomb anyone who ventured too close. My husband and I were easy targets, and we had to let the lawn grow mighty tall for a while since mowing it wasn't an option until the babies fledged. The dog took quite a few hits, too, as did the grouchy old woodchuck who lived down near the woods. It was hard to believe someone so cute and tiny could be so fierce!
ReplyDeleteYour little wrens are adorable. Your mom's story is wonderful too. I saw a program on hummingbirds that said one kind of hummingbird will nest near a hawk's nest for protection. Maybe the wrens look at people as being protection for their nests.
ReplyDeleteFantastic Carol. I love the video. For those who do not know this species, it is quite interesting. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHow cute these wrens are. I wonder if they come to Georgia? I would get a little nest house for them too. It is so wonderful to watch wildlife up close like that.
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