Yesterday it was cloudy, so we didn’t head to the refuge, and that turned out great because during the morning, in low light, the Carolina Wren chicks fledged!
Everything happens for a reason, or so I’ve been told and have said myself.
Carolina Wren chick clinging to a pine tree trunk – Canon R7, handheld, f8, 1/100, ISO 1600, +0.7 EV, Canon EF 100-400mm II at 400mm, natural light
This was the first Carolina Wren chick I photographed. The young wren was clinging to a pine tree trunk, and for a few seconds, it was mostly still.
That helped because I knew my shutter speed was very low and I was handholding my camera gear. I didn’t do too bad even despite the poor lighting conditions.
The wren chick? It was so cute!
Carolina Wren chick on an old wooden ladder – Canon R7, handheld, f8, 1/160, ISO 1600, Canon EF 100-400mm II at 400mm, natural light
When I walked around the storage shed, there were too many Carolina Wren chicks to keep up with and count. The fledglings were on the move.
When I spotted this Carolina Wren fledgling on an old wooden ladder, of course I had to get images of it. It was simply too adorable to pass up.
That little nubbin of a tail, the yellow gape, and those dark eyes have such appeal to me.
Carolina Wren parent keeping an eye on their chicks – Canon R7, handheld, f8, 1/320, ISO 1600, Canon EF 100-400mm II at 400mm, natural light
The parents of the wren chicks were nearby, keeping an eye on their young, and I saw one adult feed one of the chicks. This adult perched in a tree and sang. It wasn’t that far from me when I photographed her or him.
It was probably one of the adult Carolina Wrens that have taken food from my hands on numerous occasions. Those wrens kind of let me know when they want a suet ball, and I’ll gladly give it to them.
Check out this short video taken on the 24th of the bolder of the two adult wrens taking a suet ball from my hand. Somehow I managed not to laugh when I created the video. Don’t ask me how.
At least one of the adults has come back for suet balls after the chicks left the nest and moved across the road, where there are plenty of shrubs to hide in for safety.
I’m hoping the adults will bring the chicks by for suet once they’re flying a little better. That would keep me smiling for a month!
Life is good. Birds make it fascinating.
Mia
Click here to view more of my Carolina Wren photos plus facts and information about this species.
What most intrigues me about this group of shots is the comparison of the different wood textures against the soft down of these beautiful Wren chicks. And the detail you captured in the last pic of the adult wren, is simply incredible. Thanks Mia.
Adorable Wren chick, and love the video. Have fun!
Hmmmm … trying to read this on my Andriod phone and none of the photos of the wren chick’s show up, just a “broken file” symbol. 🤔
Happy dances. Thank you.