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Contemplating the Plunge
Contemplating the plunge. A tiny Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) at the edge of the birdbath about to take a dip.
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Carolina Wrens
Over the years I’ve had many Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) nests built here at my cabin. At least one out by the vegetable garden in a bird house. Another in a five-pointed star bird house on the porch. And in what seems to be a favorite spot, in an antique graniteware coffeepot hanging from the…
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Downy Woodpecker and Hierarchy
Like High Noon at the OK Corral. A Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) sizes up its competition, a Chickadee (Paridae) and a Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus). Two pipsqueaks. As intimidation begins, Chickadee excuses itself. Leaving Downy Woodpecker and Carolina Wren to a showdown. Downy Woodpecker poofs its wing feathers. While Carolina Wren proceeds to enjoy the…
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Carolina Wren
A whole season without putting out sunflowers seeds, peanuts, peanut butter, suet. I survive since the hummingbirds keep me entertained. Fifteen or twenty of the swarming, going round and round the cabin, slurping up their syrup. Now they’re gone. Time for the other birds to keep me company again. Carolina Wren, Thryothorus ludovicianus.