Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
June 16, 2023
Carolina Wren On Fallen Branch
Tag Archives: Carolina Wren
Bluebird Data Collection
I went with a friend yesterday who is volunteering with Audubon SC on a project that is monitoring about a dozen Bluebird nest boxes. This was her first stop, where we saw a Carolina Wren peaking out of the box.
The process is for her to tap the side of the nest box so any adult present flies off, open the box, take a quick photo in the nest with cell phone, then close it back up and retreat. There were five eggs nestled down inside. The boxes get checked once or twice a week until just before the time the chicks are expected to hatch.
A closer look at the nest shows detail of the variety of nest material around what turned out to be five eggs.
Most of the boxes were not in use, but a couple of the others had Bluebird eggs. Bluebirds often have multiple broods so the boxes may already have been used this year and may be again.
May 29, 2023
Carolina Wren
I watched this Carolina Wren probe around under a fallen log and was rewarded with a good view when he hopped up top for a look around.
Beidler Forest, SC
March 18, 2022
Good Morning!
Loud and clear, this Carolina Wren greeted the day.
Carolina Wren, Which Is My Best Side?
I had a rare opportunity with a Carolina Wren out in the open this morning, and on an interesting branch.
He made a quick flip before diving into the underbrush, showing me his other side.
This is a bird that has mostly eluded my camera despite how common they are, even in my back yard. I was pretty happy to get both shots.
Carolina Wren Getting Lunch
A perky Carolina Wren entertained me while he hunted for bugs on a vine covered tree trunk.
The vine and some Spanish Moss are good hiding places for bugs.
An occasional stop for a song is the wren’s way.
I think I was spotted.
Back to business the wren moved on up the trunk.
Juvenile Carolina Wren
His awkwardness gave the Carolina Wren away as a young ‘un.
His feet seemed a bit big for his body but boy could he sing like a seasoned pro.
Oops, leaned a bit too far.
Carolina Wren
The Carolina Wren is one of those spunky little birds that always makes me smile.
This one was flying ahead of me on a wooded part of the trail, with the sun about gone for the day.
One last peek over his shoulder and he zipped off over the pond.
Carolina Wren
Carolina Wrens have been a tough bird for me to capture. This one surprised me when he chose a nice open branch for a few moments.
After foraging in the grass for a bit the wren took to the trees again, landing in a sunny spot.
Carolina Wren
I recently posted that it took me almost three years to get a decent image of a Carolina Wren. Two days later another opportunity presented itself, complete with a snack!
