One Carolina Wren seen at my feeder this afternoon, on three visits. Long white
eye stripe bordered by black, down- curved bill, rusty undersides unstreaked;
large for a wren, size similar to White-breasted Nuthatch (also at feeder);
long tail held upright at times. I took a video of it on the f
Last Thursday, May 13, up the hill from the western terminus of 33rd Street in
the Town of Afton, I heard the distinctive "Teakettle, Teakettle, Teakettle"
song of a Carolina Wren. I was unable to see the bird. On Monday morning, May
17, at 11:30 AM, Leslie McInenly, Paul Smithson, and I parked
Thanks to the Bloomington homeowners, for sharing the Carolina Wren at
their well-stocked feeders---no easy thing to maintain in recent weather.
The wren spent a considerable amount of time there, late this morning, in
full view, giving some of the best looks I've ever had of its kind--a most
welco
No need for apologies! It's generous of you to share so much, as it is.
Linda Whyte
On Sun, Jan 3, 2021, 11:53 AM Kathy Brown wrote:
> It's no longer Jan 1, but I was away for the last few days and wanted to
> wait until I was sure they would both reappear. Sure enough, I had a
> Hermit Thrush
It's no longer Jan 1, but I was away for the last few days and wanted to wait
until I was sure they would both reappear. Sure enough, I had a Hermit Thrush
at my water bath this morning at 9:20 (first seen on Dec 30), and the Carolina
Wren that I've had on and off since Dec 13 showed up at 11:3
Just added a new yard bird: Carolina Wren visited my heated bird bath.
Viewed for about 3 seconds from about 15'. Bird was reported on Bloomington
CBC a week ago by a neighbor a few houses down.
Steve Weston
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Subject: [mou-net] Carolina Wren - Washington County
A Carolina Wren showed up on the suet feeder at my Mom’s house yesterday at
A Carolina Wren showed up on the suet feeder at my Mom’s house yesterday at 4
PM and again this morning at 7:44 AM.
Visitors welcome, no need to knock on the door, feeder is in the back yard,
park in the road, walk up the driveway and go to the left of the orange garage
to view.
I just put
Yesterday morning while working in the yard, I spotted a Carolina Wren
in the brush along my fence line, which runs along the "Ortonville
Ravine," which is technically part of Central Park. This is along 5th
St SW in the middle of Ortonville, half a block north of St John's
Catholic Church and the
Hiking the bike trail, just west of the 35E bridge, this morning around
7:45, I had a second glimpse of a Wren who caught my attention by its long,
bright white supercilium. The bird was foraging on the wooded bluff side of
the trail. Its only vocalizations were a few alarm rattles; it stayed
hidde
The York Park (Edina) Carolina Wren was still present this morning, in
trees along along the creek. Entering from 56th St., we heard its song
north of the open area, and followed it to a downstream bend in the water.
Initially, it was singing vigorously from near the top of a huge spruce
across th
The York Park (Edina) Carolina Wren was still present this morning, in
trees along along the creek. Entering from 56th St., we heard its song
north of the open area, and followed it to a downstream bend in the water.
Initially, it was singing vigorously from near the top of a huge spruce
across th
Carolina wren sang three times and offered a brief glimpse.
yard at Intersection of Mushtown Rd. and Scott 8.
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Seen and heard calling and singing in the southwest portion of Rasmussen Woods
park in Mankato. First saw it a little after 10am and it’s still here at about
11:20. There is a boardwalk in the southwest area of the park that connects to
the Red Jacket Trail to the west. The bird has been near th
The MRVAC Hok-si-lah (in Goodhue County) birding trip on Saturday
attracted over 20 participants for an awesome day with warblers dripping
from the trees and all kinds of surprises. Best birds included a surprise
Carolina Wren right by the parking lot, Great Horned Owlets, a Solitary
Sandpiper, a
Singing his heart out in my back yard this morning! I grew up in the South, so
hearing it really takes me back.
He was very cooperative for a photo.
http://www.pbase.com/gymell/image/167395477
Liz Stanley
Bloomington
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Here is video/audio confirmation of the ID: https://youtu.be/5C3lBAUyNoQ
I should probably qualify the "calling frequently" to indicate that when
it's singing, it does so pretty constantly for 5-10 minutes, but it can go
quiet for long stretches. After Jeff ID'ed the song from our yard (it was
aud
Had a Carolina Wren singing this morning 7-8AM from the residential
neighborhood known as Friendly Hills in Mendota Heights (Dakota County).
The bird was keeping to back yards along Apache St between Decorah Ln and
Cheyanne Ln but calling frequently.
At the end of that section of Apache St is an o
There was a singing Carolina wren this morning just outside Rasmussen Woods
in Mankato. My wife and I heard it just after 10 am from the trail head
near the corner of Oak Knoll Blvd and Park View Ave. The bird was found
about a half block uphill on Oak Knoll, singing in a tree in front of a
residen
A credible report of a bird visiting feeders south of Brownsville, in an area
where I heard a bird vocalizing last fall and heard during previous springs.
Steve Houdek
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Lunchtime today we had a Carolina Wren at a suet feeder. With bright
colors and repeated flapping to stay in place on the birch-log feeder,
it looked healthy. We got a good for several minutes until a Downy
showed up to take a turn t the feeder.
- Edward L.
Bloomington
Hennepin County
A cursory check of the hillside behind the visitors center revealed no
Wren, but the ensuing walk around the main lake brought some success.
South of the center, not too far past the huge ice-flow over the dirt road,
the Wren was vocalizing vigorously from the lakeshore near water's edge. It
was g
The Carolina Wren, was perched and singing behind the visitors center
Today at noon. This is the center down in the valley, not at the gate.
Mark Palas
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Chris Hockema just called to report that he and brother John found a
Carolina Wren around 3:40 this afternoon in the town of Moose Lake at the
intersection of 4th St. and Cedar Ave. in the northeast part of town. The
bird was associating with some chickadees and cardinals.
This is especially inter
Yesterday afternoon, Pat Thomas reported seeing a possible Carolina Wren in her
back yard, at 6219 E Superior St, and its ID was confirmed at 8:00 this
morning, 16 December, when five of us watched it come into one of her feeders.
Pat then told me it was OK for birders to visit, with the followi
Carolina Wren singing this morning in same location as identified by Bruce.
Nice looks too.
Steven Houdek
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Subject: [mou-net] Carolina Wren, Wabasha Co.
Susan and I found a
Susan and I found a Carolina Wren at stop 47 (Zumbro Falls) on my
Frontenac BBS route this morning (Fri., 9 June). It sang many times
during the 3-min. point count, although we couldn't relocate it 1/2 hour
later. The specific location is at the west end of Zumbro Falls on both
sides of Hwy 60,
Dedrick Benz reported a Carolina Wren in Dodge County on the Minnesota Birding
facebook page on April 24th. I finally got to chase it today and got a decent
photo of it. See the recently seen photo on the MOUMN.org web page if you’re
interested.
Its location is 615th St and 252 Ave intersection.
In Northfield this morning (20 April) I banded a Carolina Wren:
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The nets have been empty since then.
dan
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Posted to mn birding Facebook from Doug Kristen on Thursday is still at
Frontenac cemetery. Both seen and heard. Close to original location at end
of road garbage can.
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At 11:00 today (11/25) I observed a Carolina Wren at the Old Frontenac
Cemetery. It was foraging in the brush piles at the loop at the end of the
road, near the garbage can.
Doug Kieser
Hennepin County
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Hi Deanne,
I count four records before yours: 1957, 2006. 2007, 2012, assuming that
all three reports in 2012 were the same bird. All occurred in the winter.
A "0" on the Christmas Bird Count means that the bird was found just before
or after the count, but not on count day.
Steve Weston
On Quig
This morning while making breakfast at our lake place in Longville, MN, I heard
one call that sounded like a Carolina wren. It made me think, but then I
thought it might be a young warbler practicing and sounding like a wren. Then
when I was emptying the dishwasher I heard several calls from my
At 8:30 a.m. today (Saturday, July 18), I briefly observed a Carolina Wren in
South Minneapolis, after first hearing the bird singing and calling. The
initial sighting was made across Park Terrace from the southeast edge of Seven
Ovals Park. The wren was perched briefly on top of a chain link fe
Throughout the winter I have been watching a wooly bear caterpillar on the deck
on the south side of our house. When it crawled out on a 'warm' day and then
looked very vulnerable there that evening, I moved it back under some leaves.
Noticing some motion there now, I saw a Carolina wren feastin
My wife Joann Pfeiffer and I have been seeing a Carolina Wren in our Shoreview
backyard--sporadically, on four or five different days--since its first
appearance here on November 15. I have posted on Facebook three photos that
were taken yesterday. We've also seen a Northern Flicker (December 30
We had a Carolina wren exploring our back yard yesterday evening on Plummer
circle in Rochester. Second year we have seen them there but the first one this
year.
Mike Henry
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A Carolina wren has been coming to the feeders near the house this morning.
Four visits since 8:25 a.m.
Visible from the street.
1933 Malvern St
Lauderdale
Clay Christensen
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Today on my deck on Melody Lake, Edina, 5:45 PM. A (should I say probable
as I do not have a photo?) Carolina Wren seen clearly at the tube feeder
with golden safflower, kicking out seeds. I got a good view of the ruddy
back and it turned its head as I got the binocs on it so I had a great view
o
The Carolina wren in Albert Lea and the varied thrush in Madelia that were
reported in January are still present. If anyone would like more
information as to locations, please let me know.
Al Batt
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Jeff Stephenson and I heard and subsequently saw a Carolina Wren along Elba
Township 16 road just south and west of the Fairwater Cemetery at around
noon today.
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Joan and Mitchel who have been hosting a Carolina Wren in Linwood Township
in Anoka County since mid December have extended the invitation
to interested birders through next Sunday (March 3rd). They report that
some of the birders were able to get real good looks and pictures.
The bird hangs aroun
Present and singing at the previously posted location in Linwood. 9-9:30 am.
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Joan and Mitchel who have been hosting a Carolina Wren in Linwood Township
in Anoka County since mid December have invited interested birders to come
over this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The bird hangs around the deck and
feeders at 21387 Birchwood Circle. Although the bird is there most of th
Joan and Mitchel who have been hosting a Carolina Wren in Linwood Township
in Anoka County since mid December have invited interested birders to come
over this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The bird hangs around the deck and
feeders at 21387 Birchwood Circle. Although the bird is there most of th
I have seen a photo of a Carolina Wren that has been hanging around the
feeders of a house in Linwood Township in Anoka Co. since December. It has
been seen daily. I do not believe the feeders are visible from the road.
I am hoping to get permission for people to visit this bird. I will
let ever
Present at bird bath at 1 p.m.
Chirping vociferously.
Front yard. Visible from the street.
Clay Christensen
1933 Malvern St
Lauderdale
Ramsey Co
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-Visited at 9:40 and 11 a.m.
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Carolina Wren visited feeder and bird bath in front yar
Carolina Wren visited feeder and bird bath in front yard this morning at 9:20
a.m.
Clay Christensen
1933 Malvern St
Lauderdale
Ramsey Co
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Seen today at 2 p.m. at feeder and bird bath in front of our house. Very brief
sighting.
Clay Christensen
1933 Malvern St
Lauderdale
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Hi birders,
Had a Carolina Wren at the feeders at about 4:30 this afternoon. Had one on
November 23 and one coming on on an almost daily basis in early January, but
hadn't seen it in about 2 weeks.
Paul Gunderson
Big Lake Township. Sherburne County
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Carolina wren in Albert Lea, varied thrush in St. James, and varied thrush in
Madelia.
If anyone would like more information as to locations, please let me know.
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A Carolina Wren has been coming to Roger & Tammy Field's feeder north of
Hutchinson MN.
The bird has been present since Wednesday 12/26/2012
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At about 11AM Sunday I spotted a Carolina Wren in the east end of Lake City.
It was across the road from 1800 Camp Lakeview Drive, feeding in a small plowed
area around some electrical boxes. I suspect the bird is coming to the feeders
at 1800 Camp Lakeview Drive, but there was a dog in the ya
I think the same Hoary Redpoll was at our feeder first thing this morning and
spent some time sitting on the snow.
Then about 11 a.m., a Carolina Wren made a brief appearance at our suet feeder.
Clay Christensen
1933 Malvern
Lauderdale
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Just spotted a Carolina Wren at our feeder station in the back yard.
Elizabeth Bell
on Grey Cloud Island
5868 Pioneer Road South
Saint Paul Park MN 55071-1143
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We just had a Carolina Wren visit our suet feeder. It was there long enough
for us to get the binocs on it before it flew off. I've been watching for an
hour or so with the hope that it might return, but so far no luck.
We live in Big Lake Township about halfway between Big Lake and Elk River.
At our platform feeder, 1 p.m. The front yard is visible from the street.
Clay Christensen
1933 Malvern St
Lauderdale, Ramsey Co.
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The Carolina wren was seen again in our backyard on Plummer Circle in Rochester
this Saturday. We also had a red-breasted nuthatch, northern flicker and about
12 pine siskins mixed in with the gold finches. Plus all the regulars
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I figured I would share this observation since Carolina Wren in the state
can be hit-or-miss. A group of us from Stevens Point, WI heard an
individual singing and calling multiple times in Brownsville this morning.
Some of us did end up getting a fleeting view of the wren. It was in the
wooded area
Yesterday afternoon I found a Carolina wren in Hastings near Galena
Street and Locust Street, northeast side of Lake Isabel. The best place
to look/ listen for the wren is along Galena Street (south side) and
Locust Street where Locust Street curves east into East 4th St. The
wren was singing fai
At front yard feeder here at 1933 Malvern St., Lauderdale, Ramsey Co. 9:15 a.m.
CST Visible from the street.
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I have seen a Carolina wren on Plummer Circle in Rochester twice in the last
week. Last night was a very good sighting for ID.
This bird (or birds) has been reported in Rochester earlier this month as well
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We've had several sightings of a Carolina Wren in our front yard this noon.
1933 Malvern St, Lauderdale, Ramsey Co.
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August is a tough month to try and keep a Carolina Wren.
Hey birders,
August is a tough month to try and keep a Carolina Wren. Despite much
searching, the bird could not be found. It was not found after Saturday...a
one day wonder.
Chad Heins
Mankato
"But ask the animals and they will teac
Hey birders,
This morning at breakfast I heard a Carolina Wren singing in the yard. The
bird was actively singing and moving around the yard today and is still present
as of 7:15pm tonight. If the bird is still present tomorrow, we would be open
to visitors. I will post again at that time.
Vista Hills Park- just south of Battle Creek Regional Park- I heard a
Carolina wren singing outside the window early this morning. I rushed
outside and after a few minutes located the bird singing from my
neighbors brush pile. The bold white supercilium and reddish brown cap
and back/wings were a
Lee Ann Landstrom (who is not on the MOU Listserve) mentioned to me this
morning that she has been hearing and finally saw a Carolina Wren in her
neighborhood and asked that I post the sighting. The bird has been
around for several weeks and it usually can be heard in the mornings on
the 2700 block
I found a singing juvenile Carolina Wren today at the Two Harbors
cemetery next to the AmericInn at the west end of town. At noon the
bird was on the south side of the stormwater retention pond on the
southwestern side of the cemetery. It was heard again at 3:15 by
Peder Svingen, and Denny an
I saw the Carolina Wren on Sunday in Wild River State Park. Sorry for the late
post.
Be warned, Google Maps will wrongly send you into Wisconsin. Wild River State
Park is in Minnesota. Get there by driving East on 95 from I35, follow the
signs.
Here is a map.
http://mapq.st/xaTsir
Also, if you
I got to see the Carolina Wren today at Wild River SP. I was travelling
south from Duluth and I was a little confused about the location of the SP
because the map app on my iPhone was trying to send me to WI. According to
Park Staff, they have tried to get Google maps to fix it. For now, if you
fol
Saw Carolina Wren several times this morning between 9 and 11 AM.
Never stayed stayed long enough, but good looking bird.
Went for walk along river and found 4 Bluebirds just north
of campsite "N".
Joe Conley
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The Carolina Wren, first reported in early December 2011, continues to make
regular visits to the feeder station at the Visitor Center in Wild River State
Park. It has handled the recent cold-snap and snow well. It appears to be
healthy and active. As before, the bird is best viewed from insi
The Carolina Wren made about a minute-long appearance at the visitor center
feeders at Wild River State Park around 1:15 this afternoon.
Bob Dunlap
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The Carolina Wren at Wild River State Park continues to make somewhat
regular visits (approximately 1 hour intervals) to the feeder station at the
Visitor Center. Best viewed from inside the Visitor Center. The Visitor
Center
should be open each day through the weekend.
Rubin Stenseng
Wild R
Sorry this is a late post.
On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday a Carolina Wren was visiting the bird feeder
area at the Visitor Center at Wild River State Park. I was not able to go
check on it today (Monday), however, the Visitor Center will be open
tomorrow, Tuesday.
Wild River State Park is loc
I'm still seeing the Carolina Wren coming to the suet feeder in my yard about 4
miles south of Prescott, WI. It hung around from around 11:15 a.m. until about
1:15 p.m. today, Dec. 13. I also saw it eat black oiler sunflower seeds at a
couple of those feeders. This seems like strange feeding
In my yard, 4 mi. south of Prescott, WI; unfortunately, not in MN!
I watched a Carolina Wren come to one of my suet feeders in my yard for an hour
or so from 12 noon until 1 p.m. today, Dec. 11. This suet feeder has a
horizontal area on each side of the vertical suet holder and it was on this
Hi All--
Erika and I heard a Carolina Wren at the UM Landscape Arboretum in Carver
Co. It sang loudly at the southeast corner of the Green Heron Trail near a
pond to the southeast of the trail. To get there, walk along the trail past
where the now closed Bog Trail intersects. Keep walking maybe
Carolina Wren at Hyland Lake Park Reserve in Bloomington (6 a.m.
Sunday). The bird was singing loudly from trees on the west side of
the Visitor Center parking lot. Thereafter it flew east over the
center to the edge of Hyland Lake.
Bob Bystrom
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Hey birders,
I received permission to share that there is a Carolina Wren visiting Cal and
Delores Paulson's feeding station south of Mankato. The bird has been highly
irregular and it took me two attempts (and bringing my sharp-eyed 5-year old)
to see the bird. To my knowledge it was last se
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