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on: January 25, 2011, 11:57:35 AM
Saw a Carolina wren (pretty sure that's what it is)  at our suet feeder this morning ... unusual for them to be here in winter isn't it?
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Reply #1 on: January 25, 2011, 12:38:14 PM
Carolina Wrens are non-migratory.  The severity of the winters is probably the main limit on their northern range.  They're a lot less conspicuous in winter because they don't sing.

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Reply #2 on: January 25, 2011, 03:09:43 PM
Thanks Brian ... always learning new things on this forum.  I don't know how such tiny birds can survive the -18 temps.  ILater it was flitting about a large Yew near the front of the house - making a distinct peeping that I recognize .. but no singing for sure.
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Reply #3 on: January 25, 2011, 04:06:31 PM
Weird....I saw one today....first time seeing one in the winter for me.
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Reply #4 on: January 25, 2011, 05:08:09 PM
Same here Axeman .. that's why I was surprised by Brian's info. Have only ever seen them in the summer / fall before. This year has been different for many species, I think.
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Reply #5 on: January 26, 2011, 10:41:22 AM
Well, I think mine was a house wren...but surprising all the same..as for their size, they're similar in size to the redbreasted nuthatch so I'm guessing size is not a factor.
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Reply #6 on: January 26, 2011, 10:57:01 AM
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Well, I think mine was a house wren...but surprising all the same..as for their size, they're similar in size to the redbreasted nuthatch so I'm guessing size is not a factor.


Are you sure its not a winter wren?
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Reply #7 on: January 26, 2011, 11:29:20 AM
I find that Carolina Wrens are one of those species that will consistenty sing in the winter.  Granted, they sing a lot less.

From the Birds of North America: "In temperate zone populations, singing occurs year-round, with greatest frequency probably occurring in spring."
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Reply #8 on: January 26, 2011, 12:07:59 PM
It was at the suet again this morning and also at the feeder.  I got some shots. Will post here tonight so ID can be confirmed,  since I'm guessing that it's a Carolina .
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Reply #9 on: January 26, 2011, 01:56:45 PM
well....I'm pretty sure what I saw was not an LBJ....def. a wren...
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Reply #10 on: January 26, 2011, 03:09:13 PM
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well....I'm pretty sure what I saw was not an LBJ....def. a wren...


Well winter wrens (and Carolinas) are pretty normal in winter, and house wrens are very rare.
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Reply #11 on: January 26, 2011, 05:31:46 PM
We saw what we believed to be a Winter Wren at Rattray Marsh this afternoon. Puzzling though as it had a sort of dark Burgundy colouration. Maybe just the light.
Also saw 30-40 Redpolls in a flock.
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Reply #12 on: January 26, 2011, 05:35:51 PM
Hmm redpolls I definitely need to get out and look for some.
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Reply #13 on: January 26, 2011, 08:13:16 PM
HI .. here it is .. not a great shot .. but I think it's good enough for ID It's been around for a few days now.
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Reply #14 on: January 26, 2011, 08:41:05 PM
Defenitely a Carolina, nice bird!
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