On the front porch, in a small, faded red, star shaped bird house, nestlings wait for mom and dad to return with some dinner. Carolina Wrens (Thryothorus ludovicianus).

The eggs of Carolina Wrens usually hatch after 12 to 16 days of incubation. The female incubates the eggs and the male will feed her. Once the eggs hatch both parents go in search of food for their little ones. On the menu will be yummies such as snails, spiders, caterpillars, beetles, grasshoppers, and crickets.

Approximately 12 to 14 days after hatching the little ones will fledge. For a few weeks after fledging mom and dad will still feed them.

Once they fledge I’m going to be watching for the family, as mom and dad care for their kids.

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