This is the one who had the injury and is doing great. It has a scar on it's side now. So I will always know him.
These are two males who were chattering at each other. They want their own space. One is the short tailed one.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Carolina Wren Information
This is my little Wren above and the one below is off the Audubon Society's web site.
The Carolina Wren is a small but chunky bird with a round body and a long tail that it often cocks upward. The head is large with very little neck, and the distinctive bill marks it as a wren: long, slender, and downcurved.
Both males and females are a bright, unpatterned reddish-brown above and warm buffy-orange below, with a long white eyebrow stripe, dark bill, and white chin and throat.
The Carolina Wren creeps around vegetated areas and scoots up and down tree trunks in search of insects and fruit. It explores yards, garages, and woodpiles, sometimes nesting there. This wren often cocks its tail upward while foraging and holds it down when singing. Carolina Wrens defend their territories with constant singing; they aggressively scold and chase off intruders.
Look—or listen—for Carolina Wrens singing or calling from dense vegetation in wooded areas, especially in forest ravines and neighborhoods. These birds love to move low through tangled understory; they frequent backyard brush piles and areas choked with vines and bushes.
Adult
Cocked tail juts out from stocky body
Slightly decurved bill
Buffy underparts and cold white eyebrow
Hearty, can tolerate snow and cold temperatures
A photo of a House Wren is below. No stripe on it's face.
Friday, March 2, 2012
March 1, 2012-Early Morning Snow
These pictures were taken at 7 am. We finally got some snow this winter! It was beautiful! I have more pictures from this day and will have them on the next post when I get time.
February 29, 2012-Flock Of Red Winged Black Birds
I tried and tried to get pictures of these birds as they took off but never did. They were sure fast.
Male and female cardinals.
Hundreds of Red-Winged Black Birds all of a sudden appeared out there. They gathered for about an hour and then were off again. They must be migrating back. I have never seen so many in all the years I've lived here. I think because it was because it was snowing that they landed here for a while.
A squirrel sitting on top of the wood pile next door as it was snowing.
Photos From February 25-2012
The female red squirrel was making that male stay in the rock wall. She took him nuts a few times. He had to wait till she left before he could come out on his own. Sometimes she acted like his mother. Not sure what that was all about. But it was cute to watch.
I have a little Carolina Wren hanging around for the past few weeks. I hope it stays and has babies! They are so cute.
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