Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus)

Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus)

One of our most familiar birds, Carolina Wrens are found around any house, often nesting in unusual places, such as sheds or even partially used empty bags of potting soil.

Chapel Hill, NC 12/11/05.

Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus)

This young Carolina Wren was roosting in a corner under my deck.

Durham, NC 7/31/05.

Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus)

The next year, a pair of young Carolina Wrens roosted in almost exactly the same spot! At first they spread out...

Durham, NC 10/19/06.

Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus)

then decided to huddle together.

Durham, NC 10/31/06.

Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus)

And they stayed there night after night...

Durham, NC 11/16/06.

Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus)

What a cute pair!

Durham, NC 11/17/06.

Carolina Wrens (Thryothorus ludovicianus)

For a third year they're back again -- I see them just about every night!

Durham, NC 6/7/07.

Still there 3 months later.

Durham, NC 9/7/07.

And into the fall.

Durham, NC 10/24/07.

Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus)

This one is having a snack from a commercial "suet" cake.

Chapel Hill, NC 2/19/06.

North Carolina Bird Photos

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