New Residents
Wildlife is always passing through the area, and the property’s newest residents are a pair of Carolina Wrens, which I named Kilo Wren and Wrenfield (to the dismay of our local bats).
They have been working hard to build a nest on the inside corner of the back porch gazebo. These little birds, one male and one female, are super cute and have a loud, but pleasant song. We look forward to housing their first brood.
Interesting Facts About Carolina Wrens
- They are not actually wrens: Despite their name, Carolina Wrens are not true wrens, but belong to a family of birds called Troglodytidae.
- They have a distinctive call: Carolina Wrens have loud, musical songs that often include trills, whistles, and chatters.
- They are territorial: Carolina Wrens are fiercely territorial and will defend their nesting sites against other birds, even ones much larger than themselves.
- They mate for life: Carolina Wrens are monogamous and typically mate for life, with both parents sharing in the duties of nest-building, incubation, and feeding their young.
- They are year-round residents: Carolina Wrens are non-migratory birds and can be found in their range year-round, although they may move around within their territories depending on the season.
- They have a varied diet: Carolina Wrens are omnivorous and will eat a wide variety of insects, spiders, fruits, and seeds.
- They are adaptable: Carolina Wrens can adapt to a wide range of habitats, from forests to suburban backyards, as long as there is adequate cover and food available.