Carolina wren choosing a unique place to build a nest at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. Cobb County, Georgia, May 2023
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Big Voice, Small Bird: Carolina Wren

A Carolina Wren showed up during a February snowstorm, full of attitude and louder than any other bird in the backyard. I managed a quick shot through the kitchen window, and finally got around to editing and sharing it—late, but worth it.

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Big Voice, Small Bird: Carolina Wren - Island in the Net

A Carolina Wren showed up during a February snowstorm, full of attitude and louder than any other bird in the backyard. I managed a quick shot through the kitchen window, and finally got around to …

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A Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) sunbathing on the panel of a solar lantern.

Carolina wrens are often listed as being shy-not accurate. They are fearless. Pairs bond for life.

When I was young, they were uncommon in Upstate NY. Indeed the range maps still show them not common here but their range is expanding as climate change brings warmer winters to the Northeast.

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Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) on Island in the Net

The wooded area near the volleyball field in my neighbourhood is a great location for bird photography. Patience is required.

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