Carolina Wren

One of two Carolina Wrens that visit every day. Carolina Wrens mate for life so the wrens are most likely a mated pair that have chosen to winter here. I saw them in the barn last week though I didn't see or seek out their nest. It is best to leave the birds alone and not disturb them or stress them out unnecessarily. These little birds can be found most often in wood piles (above photo) and in shrubs, but will also perch in trees, bushes, window ledges and feeders. These little birds are very shy and will not hang around and pose for photos. I use a camouflage hunting blind to shoot bird photography. One of the most enjoyable aspects to having these little birds around is there incredibly cheerful song that draws you right to the window to look for them. They carry on quite loudly until they notice you listening or watching! 

 At the feeder, they prefer and enjoy meal worms (coined the "Cheetos of the bird world" by a friend of mine). Mealworms are an excellent source of protein (roughly 47% protein) and fat  (roughly 25%). This little wren repeatedly chose the mealworms over peanuts, black oil sunflower seeds, cracked corn, milo, wheat, safflower seed, and various suet (apple, blueberry, cherry).

On top of the wood pile.

In the wood pile.

Still investigating the wood pile.

Resting for a brief moment in a Maple Tree.

Above photos shot with Nikon D300 | Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS | Vangaurd Alta 263 AP Tripod | Barronett Grounder 350 Hunting Blind.

At another feeder.

Nikon D300 | Nikon AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 IF-ED