A Small Likable Big Personality Bird The Carolina Wren

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Found in many backyards of the Eastern United States of America, they are favored by many and it’s easy to see why, with their sassy way and a look that exudes cuteness. In this video learn about the Carolina Wren's Appearance, Distribution, Habitat, Diet, Songs and Calls, Behavior, Breeding, Population, and many other cool facts about them.
Measuring 4.5 to 5.5 inches and weighing up to 0.8 ounces. They are small yet chubby, with a slender down-curved bill that gives these rascals an adorable grumpy bird look. Both male and female, beams with a rich reddish-brown above, slightly orange below, and white eyebrow stripe, chin, and throat.
Mostly found in the southeast United States, these birds have expanded their range over the years now living further north into southern Canada. Carolina Wrens are permanent residents, they do not head south in winter. Find the Carolina Wren in places such as bottomland woods, shrubby wooded residential areas, brushy thickets including those in suburban yards, overgrown farmlands, and also old neglected buildings and other human-made structures, closer to the ground and in the leaf litter or tangled vegetation.
Attract them by using feeders like, platforms, large tube feeders, small or large hoppers, and even the ground, with the food they enjoy such as Suet, Peanut hearts, hulled sunflower seeds, and mealworms.
The Carolina Wren's favorite food are spiders, cockroaches, beetles, grasshoppers, moths, and caterpillars, among others. There are times when they will even eat small lizards, frogs, and snakes, A small portion of their diet, includes plant matter, things such as fruit pulp, and seeds from bayberry, sweetgum, or poison ivy.
These little passerines are known to produce many different calls and sounds, they are most commonly known for their Tea kettle song that is sung by only the male.
In Spring, as with many other birds, the pair gets busy with nesting, choosing open cavities that are around 3 - 6 feet off of the ground, in trees, overhangs, and stumps. They are known to make many different nests before settling on one. One thing about these guys is that in residential areas they are known to make use of all kinds of human-made things to build a nest in, such as mailboxes, the cover to a propane tank, flowerpots, they will even nest in old coat pockets and boots. They will also use natural things like abandoned hornet nests, or old nests from other birds. Since they aren’t picky, it is easy to have a pair use a nestbox.
Since they are making their way into Canada in recent decades, the Carolina Wren is a U.S - Canada Stewardship species. Partners in-flight estimates a breeding population of 14 million, On the continental concern score it rates a 7 out of 20 and is not on the 2016 state of North America’s Birds watch list indicating that they are doing fairly well.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:28 What do Carolina Wrens look like?
01:14 Similar-looking birds to the Carolina Wren
01:28 Where to find Carolina Wrens (Range and Distribution)
02:19 What do Carolina Wrens like to eat? (Diet and favorite food)
03:12 How to attract a Carolina Wren to your feeder
04:30 Carolina Wren Calls, sounds, and Tea Kettle Song
06:54 Carolina Wren Breeding
07:13 What does a Carolina Wren nest look like and other Nesting habits
08:42 Carolina Wren Eggs
09:49 Carolina Wren family with nestlings
09:53 Population, Numbers, and Conservation of Carolina Wrens
10:37 How old can a Carolina Wren live for?
10:55 Outro and my closing thoughts
11:19 Birds Walking Down
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[@BirdsWalkingDown]

You do an amazing job telling about these beautiful birds!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Aww Terry, thank you very much. You do too! :)

[@michellesutton8372]

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[@micahbirdlover8152]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd I love this cute little brown bird 😍🥰

[@lonhodowal8779]

Thank you again and again…Lon

[@GaiaCarney]

Right?! I enjoyed your footage, Birds Walking Down 🤗 the wren family at the feeder was precious

[@iquestion8493]

When we moved east I got a shock by these guys. I was sitting by my window and heard this very loud bird. I looked out, but I only saw the little bird, but then he sang! Yikes. We call him an opera singer because of his barrel chest, named ours Pavarotti. Love your channel ❤️

[@RobertKaucher]

I honestly wonder if these guys are the loudest bird by size.

[@terrilynn27allen88]

That's awesome

[@janeinma]

@@RobertKaucher I think they are part bird, part loudspeaker.

[@debwoods5834]

I love them!

[@BirdsandGhibliFan]

That’s so sweet that you called your backyard Wren Pavarotti. A fitting name for a chubby yet beloved belter of a birb. 🥰🐦

[@auntmayme8119]

Such a wonderful video! This was the bird that “chewed me out”, when I was trying to right a (seemingly) decorative birdhouse in my garden. It had fallen over, and when I tried to prop it up, the babies inside (??) started to chirp. Then the mother sat on a branch, just a few inches from my head and chewed me out! I felt so bad.

[@tomcaldwell5750]

I have had similar chewing out Carolina wrens.

[@metalmamasue3680]

Oh yes, wrens in general love to scold us humans, and each other 😂 Love these feisty little birds ❤

[@enderinabox]

lol they did the same thing to my dog😂 he walked by where they were in a bush and they (plus all the other little birds in the bush) started absolutely screaming at him😅 he looked so confused and embarrassed!!

[@gomphrena-beautifulflower-8043]

We had a pair of Carolina Wrens nest in one of my flowerpots on my porch last year. We watched them build their nest and hatch a clutch of 5 eggs. We watched as both parents constantly fed their brood from sunup to sundown. We felt so blessed to have seen these little miracles, and are hoping they return to the same place this spring!

[@billlee794]

Did they return this year? We have a pair on our porch and their babies just took first flight today! Hope they come back next year

[@bradorndorff7408]

I love em. I had one come in my cabin when I was there and had the door open. It flew up on a book shelf, sat there and took a little nap while I went about my business. Woke up later and casually flew back out the door. One of my favorite birds ever since. 💗

[@caitchri2426]

We have a husband and wife pair that have been at our house for a few years. They have been in our house more times than we can remember. We keep our doors open on nice days and they will come in as they please. We call them our landlords, because it feels like they want us to move out, so they can move in. Once they even started bringing in pine straw and started to make a nest in a bowl I had on top of our fridge. They’re very bossy but they are also our favorites.

[@janiceglines606]

We love our wren friends. They are so fussy and bossy and cheerful sounding.

[@CBirds]

They sure are bossy

[@BobbyTheDogUSA]

This bird seems to have just moved into my NE USA area. Thanks for the video.

[@lesliemoiseauthor]

Year before last, a Carolina Wren nested in a trunk by my house. When the nestlings fledged, all four of the chubby fledglings came to my feeder together every day!

[@tomlaskowski456]

I been living in a tent for 20 months in southern New Jersey and I'm awaken by a friendly wren singing almost daily. He's now building a nest in the midsection of a wooden pallet used like a fence around my tent. Very neat birds to watch and listen to.

[@Flint-Dibble-the-Don]

Are you still tenting it? Hope your safe and healthy.

[@crystalhopper6395]

God bless your sweet soul, and I pray, in Jesus Name, that you are blessed with REAL shelter very very soon!! Amen.

[@ilikebirds7748]

I love these birds so much. They definitely make my "top 10 birds I wish I could hold" list lol

[@BirdsandGhibliFan]

Carolina Wrens are such lovable birds. If I could, I would want to hug and hold this bird, too. Something about these birds give me the warm fuzzies. 🥰

[@saladgaming4339]

carolina wrens are absolutely incredible these tiny little fluffballs are always hopping around and singing so loud it's hard to think the wren makes its sound

[@mamaboocee]

This little bird stole my heart with his big voice and cute upturned tail. I played a recording of their calls and they come right over to see who the heck is in their territory! So adorable and inquisitive! I love listening to their large repertoire of song! Great Video! To me it sounds like he says "Chris-to-pher, Chris-to-pher!" And "THE BIRDY, THE BIRDY, THE BIRDY-DO!!"

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

I know hey. They are so stinking cute I love them. I like how you describe the songs. So cute 🥰🐦

[@HawthorneHillNaturePreserve]

I do the same thing! I play bird sounds from my phone and the response is always exciting. I love the Wren. We are lucky enough to have several pairs that nest in our bird house and in other creative areas around the property.

[@eddieatkins8654]

I have a pair nesting in my yard every year. I love to hear them sing. They are very loud and you would think the sound is coming from a much larger bird. They help keep the bug population in check year round in my yard. South eastern Virginia

[@jammcc176]

Several years ago, we had flower pots with marigolds placed on our deck rail. A Carolina wren pair made their nest in one of the pots and successfully hatched their brood. At first after the eggs hatched, the parents would not bring food to the babies if I was out on the deck. However, after a few days, the internal signal to feed their young overrode their fear of me. They would go back and forth into the marigolds even when I was standing just a few feet away. It was a fascinating procedure to watch and they successfully fledged three young.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

What a neat experience. They seem like such curious and bold birds. 🐦

[@kingfish5885]

I have been an avid birder since I was a young boy. At 63 y.o., I am still in love with our feathered friends. Carolina wren’s are at the top of my list as a favorite. They have quirky mannerisms and are amazing parents. The males are happy to entertain us with their beautiful songs, no matter the weather. I happily provide them live mealworms during their parenting periods and they are most appreciative. I have followed your channel for a few years now and I am never disappointed. Your knowledge, descriptions and love for these amazing feathered creatures come through clearly in ALL of your videos. Thank you and please continue bringing us your loving insights into our friends.. Happy Birding Lesley from one of your biggest fans!!!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

I love your description of the little Carolina Wren. I think it's wonderful that you been a avid birder since a young boy. Wow the things you must have witnessed from out feathered friends. I can only imagine. The Carolina Wren is extremely likeable and it was such a fun time putting this video together. Definitley one of my top favorites. I just get such a kick out of their ways. Thank you for being a fan of my content for as long as you have. It's such a honor that these videos are liked by people like you who have long history with watching birds. Happy birding my friend. 🥰🐦

[@Tt-jv9fl]

My absolute favorite bird! They nest on my back porch every single year! My favorite!❤️

[@eklectiktoni]

I'm so glad I watched this! Now I know what the little guys hopping around my garden are. That tea kettle call is unmistakable and I hear it every morning as my wake up call. 😊

[@zeroschneider7172]

I love these guys! They are unbelievably loud for their size. It's hard to understate just how loud the Teakettle call is if you're close by.

[@cuppajavaplease]

These are my favorite backyard birds! They seem to like close proximity to humans, and we have had them nest in hanging baskets on the porch, unused watering cans, atop electrical meter boxes, and in the entrance of defunct PVC drainage pipes several feet above the ground. They are quirky, chirpy, and delightful!

[@_ethanol_]

I am very new to birding (3 or 4 weeks because I’m a kid) and I want to find one of these cute birds. I’ve always loved animals but I just got serious about birding and photography.

[@ALCV11]

Keep at it, there are so many new experiences in store for you!

[@Corry-be4kz]

I'm homeschool ed and the to my mom I love birds now and have 10 feeders keep at it!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BirdsandGhibliFan]

If you live in the Eastern U.S. or in the Deep South, you’ll most likely spot one, or hear them sing. Start with attracting them with foods that Carolina Wrens like, like mealworms, peanuts, suet, or sunflower seeds. Or, take binoculars and something to visually record and find a park or wildlife reserve in the Carolina Wren’s range if Carolina Wrens are not in your area, and go from there. Hope you get a chance to see one and happy birding! 🐦

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

I hope you stay with it and best of luck to you on finding the Carolina Wren. Im sure you'll do just fine.

[@_ethanol_]

Thanks guys!

[@MrsTracy-hs7tu]

Love the Carolina Wren. We’ve nicknamed him The Big Bopper! Been enjoying their entertaining habits for years! They are adorable and their song is a true delight!

[@oldsalt4798]

We have two that come to our deck, we call them Kevin Bacon and Billy Elliott.

[@LisaApril]

What’s amazing to me is how a bird nest from little birds can be completely intact as it is woven together so perfectly. I love birds but I also love their fantastic engineering and building skills that they use in creating gorgeous woven nests that are lined with soft fluff.

[@ps86v52]

Carolina wrens are all over my neighborhood. They are very visible and always sing loudly for everyone to enjoy. They nested in a patio flower pot one year. Thank you for this video!

[@D5quared91]

What sweet angels! My dad has a feeder out back and there are lots of red and brown House Finches. They’re precious!! My dad is in not in the best health, and recently my mom was diagnosed with cancer. Bird watching is a simple daily pleasure for them and it is a treat to see them enjoying birds and nature. Love the channel and thank you for your knowledge!

[@annereynolds66]

Hope your parents will get better , it’s great you know their interest ❤️

[@GoldenAgeVideo]

I have a pair of Carolina wrens that have been making nests in my carport for the last three years, every spring. I've started looking forward to them every year, and even taken pictures of Mama Wren on her nest. They love to visit my firewood shed, too, now I know what they're looking for. This video is great because it's giving me ideas on how to be even more helpful for my little Wren family. I love them too!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

That is awesome!

[@randygreen007]

This is my favorite bird by a looooooong shot. Such a big set or pipes in a tiny bird and oh what a song it has. We’ve had a nesting pair in the top area of our propane tank for over 40 years. Always inquisitive and investigating every nook and cranny of our home and surrounding gardens.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Hahah they are something else. I really like them 🥰🐦

[@gregreed1044]

The Carolina wren lives here in Missouri, and are close by all year long near the feeder, garden, wood pile, grill area…well, all over the yard and area. Nested in a gap in roof beam last year and reared young twice. Usually see them in pairs, always hunting and feeding each other. Love everything about these cuties! Thanks for the video.

[@briarrose]

I can confirm these little guys are curious and are not shy. The only bird I’ve ever had to fly into our house! He was safely caught and put back outside. Little dude still came and hung out in our front door wreath for days. I think he was mad at being caught and wanted to yell at my husband after the incident 😆

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Hahaha that is so darn cute and funny. 😆

[@metalmamasue3680]

Yep, they sure do like to yell at each other & humans 😂😂 I adore the wrens in my area. So loud and mighty in their own minds, for such small birds 😊

[@pea1andHim]

This is one of my all time favorite birds. Along with the Bluebird and Black Capped Chickadee. These wrens have the most beautiful song I think. Just lilts through the air. Thanks for sharing this video of the adorable bird. 💗😊

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

So glad that you enjoyed the video. Thanks for the nice comment 🐦🥰

[@metalmamasue3680]

I regularly get scolded by both wrens and chickadees 😂 love the feisty little birds with the big sounds ❤

[@arectechafterwork9772]

I love those cute little birds! That classic Wren tail sticking up and almost a nervous twitch as they just can't sit still for a minute. They are quite vocal and I usually hear them before seeing them. ❤❤

[@billiamc1969]

We see these little darlings all the time here in Baltimore City. I am a beekeeper and the wrens are constantly eating the dead bees from around our yard...we have and endless supply of food for them.

[@trinityloewen8141]

This was the first bird I encountered when we moved from MN to SC. Also, our state bird😊. I found this bird to be the least shy in SC. They really do like odd places to nest! I constructed slate stairs in my back garden. I see them sneak in between the step and small supportive boulders. They sing while perched on our back porch furniture. Their song is one of the loudest😁

[@maravonda]

These little birds are a joy to me here in Virginia! They almost always nest on my porches, in front door wreaths and flower pots...the makes often sing Jer-e-my Jer-e-my!!!!

[@rivercrow8988]

When I first started birding 2 years ago, I heard this adorable little bird with the big voice around my house. It took me a long time to hear him, find him, AND have my camera with me but finally got a great pic of him! Sitting on a branch, high up in a tree that was several hundred yards away. Luck was with me and the pic has him in mid-song, his mouth wide open as he declared that he owned that whole neighborhood, lol. He often makes a call that sounds like he's shouting "Pretty! Pretty! Pretty!" I always respond, Yes you're very pretty!

[@BirdsandGhibliFan]

I love the exchange you have with the Wren singing, “Pretty, pretty, pretty” and the response you give back to the Wren. I found that to be funny and endearing. 😄😊🥰

[@rivercrow8988]

@@BirdsandGhibliFan 😊

[@malolm]

Lesley I am very happy today, I saw my first Hermit Thrush today thanks for the cool video, I hope I will see a Carolina wren this year, Happy Birding

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

I hope so too!

[@BirdsandGhibliFan]

Congrats on seeing a Hermit Thrush for the first time! Also, best of luck to you on seeing a Carolina Wren this year! 😉🐦☘️

[@chumchum4393]

I have contractors building an enclosure near my bird feeder, and this cute bird tried to go into the tool bag while they are building.

[@bea-ftloa1142]

What a cute, sassy & dress easy going little bird (when it comes to nesting). Love their songs, that they mate for life & both work feeding their babies. Also appreciate so much that they like insects I don’t want to see close: spiders, cockroaches, etc. Thank you for sharing this beauty with us & to those that made it possible. Wish I had them in my area! 💖

[@enduringbird]

These are my favorite backyard birds. They're so cute with their upward tails and white "eyebrow" feathers. Two years in a row we had them nest somewhere nearby and they would all come to my suet feeder in a row with the little babies hopping behind mom or dad along the top of my fence. They're a true joy.

[@BirdsandGhibliFan]

I agree. The upright tail, curved, probing bill, and the eyebrow stripe adds to their cuteness. When they look chubby, that turns the cuteness factor up to 11. 🥰 That’s so sweet that you got to see a Wren family two years in a row. By the way, I love your profile picture. A very cute painting of a very cute bird. ☺️🐦😍

[@keltar4071]

Hey another bird thats in my top 5 is the underrated catbird. I know its not that glamorous but they have alot of personality just like the carolina wren. You never hear bird people talk about them much

[@BirdsandGhibliFan]

I agree. Gray Catbirds are underrated but adorable birds. 🥰 I think Carolina Wrens used to be underrated, too, until quite recently. Hopefully, like the Carolina Wren, the status of the Catbird will shift over time.

[@scottsalber1066]

Agree 💯%. They are very underrated and a super cute bird. IMO the 4 cutest birds in the northeast are Carolina Wrens, Black Capped Chickadees, Gray Catbirds, & Song Sparrows. Song Sparrows are another bird that’s really cute and have one of the best songs I’ve ever heard and are also very underrated.

[@irairod5160]

Catbirds are fun and bold!

[@mayfair10]

One of my very favorite birds of all time! I'll never forget the first time I saw one -- I was totally captivated by this cinnamon colored ball of feathers with the striking white eyeliner. And then I heard him, sing!! Everytime I hear their call, I pause and look around for them. Makes me smile every single time. Thank you, Leslie!

[@kathleensteeves488]

Thankyou I’m 71 and for the moment asmtha keeps me indoors away from my beloved birds, I’m so delighted to be here for hours❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Bayerwaldler]

Thank you - that was so interesting! "Our" wren over here, the eurasian wren, has a very different song: blaringly loud with rolls and trills. So loud for such a little bird! In German the bird is named "Zaunkönig" which means "King of the fence".

[@BirdsandGhibliFan]

“King of the fence”. Lovely regal name for a small but bold bird. 🐦👑 🥰

[@CrimeVid]

For sure, the wren is a noisy little so and so !

[@davidsisson1488]

These feisty little birds are definitely one of my favorites ,they have so much character,even in the dead of winter when most birds are silent you can hear their beautiful songs.

[@justinwhite6787]

Bless! I Adore these diminutive birds! Such Big personalities. They are a constant companion in my yard, and they attempt to next in my hanging baskets on my porch every Spring.

[@seymoorepoone9512]

Love me Wrens! Love me Titmice! Love me Chickadees! Love me Cardinals!

[@Sealust50]

I LOVE ALL species of birds, but these little babies who sing their little hearts out hold a very special place in my heart!!! ADORABLE!!!! ❤💖❤💖❤💖❤

[@rameneater1437]

I used to only hear this bird when I was in Carolina. I started hearing it in the city in VA last year and wondered why. Went to country roads to see they cut most of the woodlands. It explained a lot for my particular area

[@Doorknobs11]

Hey, I’m hearing one at night in NoVA. Im pretty certain, I think it’s a male searching for a mate. I might be completely wrong, but identified by sound

[@jackiem3670]

We've had Carolina Wrens build their nests in our BBQ grill, an open trash can, AC unit, two sheds, and truck grill.

[@eyeoftheleopardleopard8829]

My backyard spread has attracted a very fine Carolina Wren. They have a fun song and the cutest cocked tail. He was foraging and happily snatched a cricket.

[@christinedehm7313]

Just love Carolina Wrens! We have an adorable pair, here in Western New York, that hang out on our deck, the shrubs around it, and our feeders. Always a joy to see them! Thanks for the great video, Lesley!😊❤️

[@chickadeecentral]

Aww, I'm in WNY too and I never got a pair. Jealous!

[@grass-patch]

I've got one I call the morning bugler, perched on my fence, blaring the wake-up-call to every living thing at the crack of dawn. No need for an alarm clock with this guy around. He does the same during the evening as if to signal days end and all's well. Tomorrows another day.

[@imakat154]

My son was opening the garage door and sitting next to him was a Carolina Wren. The wren waited patiently until the door open went inside, scrambled around, got a meal of a few sprickets, went up to my son gave a little thank you chirp and flew away. I love these birds after visiting the bird feeder they come up on my deck to get a drink and a bath and sing a song or two.

[@stuff2047]

One of my favorite birds here in Maryland. I had a pair nest in my garage last season and oh boy did the fledglings have trouble getting out bc of the cobweb’s and messiness of it. I had to help 3 of them get out. I was just glad I was there and nothing horrible happened. I cleaned it up nicely for this year so it doesn’t happen again. Hopefully they will be back. I see them often all year round in my yard and at the feeders so I feel blessed by that.

[@erickelly5395]

same experience. i live in howard county and the wrens find their way into my garage. unfortunately, they seem to be attracted to the sticky traps i use for mice. 2 got stuck and died. now i have to be very careful where i place them. one of my favorite birds.

[@greatsilentwatcher]

I always enjoy your videos. I get kind of emotional watching. Don't know why...

[@stravis007bond]

Thanks! Yes, they always nest in our 5th wheel hitch if we leave it uncovered for them (we are currently park hosts at Brazos Bend State Park in Texas). We currently have 3 "hitch babies." ❤️

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

That is awesome!

[@micahbirdlover8152]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd cool 😎 video Lesley ☺️

[@micahbirdlover8152]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd birds are amazing 🤩😍

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

@@micahbirdlover8152 yes they most certainly are 🥰🐦

[@micahbirdlover8152]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd I've ever told you I love birds🥰

[@mi2ube]

I have a few couples that live on my porches. You can almost set your watch by them. Every evening, they arrive to turn in for the night. My cats love watching them. You can hear them clearly even with doors and windows closed. They’ve made nests in plants, shoe boxes, porch curtains, etc. I have several bird houses hanging from the porches out of direct weather, but they nest where they want. Food is supplied all year round for all the birds here. And I look forward to hummingbirds returning. I’m starting to think word has gotten around that my place is a sanctuary for wildlife, lol. I love it!

[@maggielandrey7232]

Love it when they "borb" up into feather balls with beaks and a raised tail 😄

[@cindypowers4993]

I live in Southern New England and have been lucky to hear their cheerful tea kettle tea kettle tea kettle outside often. I love how the tail feathers stick straight up, they are adorable!💚

[@djosbun]

Last summer we had our first Wren sighting on our feeding deck. It was just as the sun was starting to settle and the Wren was comfortably hanging out between the folds of our deck umbrella. He/she stayed there for close to one hour but then left for the evening. I was behind excited!

[@kevinbyrne4538]

I most enjoy the wrens' twitching tails.

[@darlenebradley6756]

I had the joy of a pair of these cute little birds nesting in a birdhouse I had set on a shelf by my patio. Intending to install the house in a tree in the yard, they had taken advantage of my procrastination and moved in! I also had the rare experience of watching the juveniles fledge the nest one afternoon, 4 in all. The parents sat on the chain link fence a few feet from the bird house, calling to their offspring until all were out. It was a memorable day!

[@cat32643]

Jenny Wrens, as my grandfather called them, have been a very familiar little bird to me since childhood. Always nearby, nesting in the craziest places. Scolding the cat and hopefully keeping the kids safe during that first day of "flight school." Their song always brings a smile to my face.

[@2113rush]

Thank you Lesley! We have them here, they are Rascals. Always flying into the garage and shed when the doors are open. They are also known here for taking over nests built by other birds. They love their Moth meals too. They clean up the porch deck from the nightlight bugs that fall during the night. Full of energy and fun to watch. They took over the Chickadee house this year and last. Chickadees moved into the new one last week.

[@e.s.4184]

Had one singing outside my bedroom window this morning. One of my favourites!

[@Chris75169]

I'm glad I found this ! I have these cute little speed merchants all around my property. I've opened my front door and seen them just staring back at me through the storm door on the front door stoop. They are very entertaining to watch and listen too. Their singing is quite distinctive as per this video. Their presence make me happy !

[@screenmachine]

Yes, as some of the other commentors say, the Carolina Wren is a joy to hear sing. I remember hearing them for the first time and wondering for days which bird was making such a pretty sound. Everytime I hear them now it brings a smile.

[@pioracbirdlovers]

My Favorite.. Thank you so much for this video.. 🙏🏻

[@johnbuscemi1318]

He chased off my favorite catbird whom i shared a friendship for years, and now perches on the oriental bittersweet creeping up onto my deck and yells at me all day long.

[@ThatChickNic]

I have one Carolina Wren who I can always find looking at his reflection in my car’s side mirror. He knows he’s a handsome little guy ❤

[@karendiane5]

The Carolina wren is my favorite bird. Love love love them! 🥰

[@alisonhilaryco1898]

Omg my favorite. They remind me of chipmunks 😄 cutie pies. I hope my two have so many babies. Great videos. The footage of the babies is priceless 😃 thank you 🙏

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

I hope yours have lots of babies too. Thanks so much for the kind comment. 🐦🥰

[@CharlyDeamen]

I personally love all small, round, hopping, chirpy birds. Sparrows and wrens are basically the epitome of adorable to me.

[@denisebolton7191]

They are one of my favorite birds. I have a bamboo windchime on my porch with a bird house and in the winter it stays in the house to get out of the cold. Every morning I am greeted with the prettiest song singing. Your channel is wonderful.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Aww how sweet about the little ones staying inside the birdhouse. So sweet and thank your for the kind comment :)

[@ladykay6823]

This is one of my favorite backyard birds - delightful to watch. The ones in my area aren’t shy at all…in fact, a pair made a nest in the overhang of my roof a couple of feet next to the sliding glass door on my balcony (which I open and use every day). They are mealworm addicts. 🙃

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

It's incredible to me all the odd places they will nest. Fun and fascinating little birds :)

[@girlfriday7774]

❤ love these guys! Before we knew they were Carolina Wrens we called them crazy birds 😂 A couple built a nest in our mail box and 5 eggs. We were lucky enough to walk outside at the exact time the babies flew out of the mailbox. It was so glorious😊❤! (Dallas, TX) 👍🏽

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Hahaha "crazy birds" I can totally see why you called them that 😄 cool that you got to see them fledge 🥰🐦

[@jamescharles1588]

Man these birds really pack it on. Chubbiest little bird I’ve ever see. I doubt many of them starve to death.

[@heathercabassa2552]

Every day this summer a Carolina wren comes on to my deck and sings. It’s delightful!

[@sandrelacita]

I have Carolinas nesting in a mesh "picnic food covering" that I had set on a gardening shelf. Yep, just about anywhere!

[@darkninjafirefox]

I see these cuties all the time! They often hide out in the mail boxes of my neighborhood and there are probably some hanging by my feeders right now!

[@rhondacromer1474]

They always bring me joy when I see them in my yard.

[@clee47ford]

They will indeed nest in almost anything. Love these little birds.

[@stevef3685]

I was lucky enough to hear and see one in Caissie Cape, New Brunswick last year, they aren't very common in the area I live in, and i was there on vacation. The call really startled me as the bird was hidden nearby in an old thicket, very loud three part call.

[@sloaneglover1026]

Lovely! I had a relationship with a pair where I last lived, missing them! I find it really amazing how much Carolina wrens and Eastern chipmunks have co-evolved camouflage. You cannot tell those two animals apart without direct inspection. From the coloring, the tail width and posture, and how they move through underbrush. Co-evolution really blows my mind 😁 Anyway, thanks 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@BirdsandGhibliFan]

Now that you mention it, the similar look of the Carolina Wrens and Chipmunks do resemble the convergent evolution seen in other species, like Hummingbirds and Hummingbird Hawk Moths. Everything from their appearance and even their behavior between Carolina Wrens and Chipmunks are almost strikingly identical.

[@sloaneglover1026]

@@BirdsandGhibliFan I know! I watched them all last year and it's really...I mean I said it blows my mind 😁 and such different creatures genetically

[@MamaTrepFreeman]

I had one walk into my house, fly up to a picture frame, and fly out. The pair will both sit on my deck, I get serenaded. Love these birds. Thanks for the video

[@gigiwallace6768]

I've had these curious little darlings fly in my house many times. Absolutely charming creatures!

[@ghggp1]

By far, my most favorite bird! I had a nesting pair several years ago. I miss them! They have not come back to nest and I even bought them a specific wren bird house! Hopefully, they will be back again. Just love their song and huge attitude… The best part about them is their adorable bodies Great video! Thanks for sharing

[@silverinkpot7]

My Carolina Wrens in Tennessee are adorable and never far from our carport where generations have nested for 30 years. Sometimes they nest on a shelf in a box, on a hanging ladder, or inside a plastic Halloween pumpkin. The male sings LOUDLY in the front yard then flies to the backyard and sings again. So cheerful! They clean every spider egg off my window screens, and one ate a small ringneck snake my son left outside in a jar one day, LOL. Love them so much!

[@ArynMadden]

I love these little sweeties! My friend had a walking stick that had some wild root top that he leaned against the front porch (right next to the front door!), and the wrens made their nest in it. We were amazed. Right now they took the big wooden box nest outside the window as their home. It’s exciting to see them flying back and forth so much. I love them. Now that I know they like mealworms, maybe I’ll get some for them… They are so cute!

[@audreygullas8728]

Oh how absolutely cute that little wren is !! Darling. I heard him sing " its here its here its here" and " Tweety Tweety Tweety" , how darn cute.

[@williamtaylor2412]

LOVE THIS THANK YOU LESLEY LOVE THESES GUYS

[@anitacoogan4822]

Too cute, wish I had a Wren (no yard) I've rescued both House and Winter wrens in City , some must migrate as not in City except during migration. A Freind & I rescue songbirds that hit the glass skyscrapers in Newark NJ, TRT made a video named 'Window Strikes in the Business District' of us picking up injured Warblers. The winter wren is really small, but just as sassy as the other Wrens. When In Florida seen Carolina Wren's eating lizards and bugs of course

[@Festus171]

I love these little buggers! We live in middle Tennessee and you have described these guys perfectly. They're not shy. If I leave the shed door open and unattended for more than a couple minutes, at least one of them will be inside and exploring before I get back. They are just adorable!

[@labgirlreed]

Thank you so much for this video! Carolina wrens are my favorite backyard bird…so sweet.

[@VeggieNatureGirl]

Love these cuties! I used to live in Georgia and loved watching them dart around the forest floor. Their song just echos around as well. They can sing so loud for how tiny they are!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

They are quite the singers :)

[@tammywilmot9162]

Always good videos and lots of bird facts! Lesley does a wonderful job. She's an asset to KZbin! I can now distinguish between different bird calls and recognize most. I look forward to every new vid. Great job Lesley and thanks for sharing!

[@TheInkinGardenSpot]

I love Carolina wrens, they are one of my favorite birds. I have had several nest in various places all around my yard. They are so adorable with their little playful antics and chubby little bodies. Last year a pair nested under my patio table, the little male was quite vocal defending his little family and letting the female know when it was safe to bring food. I watched them quite a bit and almost missed the fledging, but got lucky and got to see the last little one leave the nest. The whole family stayed together for a long time after they fledged, they lived in some bushes on the side if the deck and explored the deck and my garden daily. Just the other day, I heard a familiar song and opened my door slightly to see a little male singing his heart out on my deck chair😍i was actually concerned they might start nesting because its been so warm here in NC, but he was probably just singing and enjoying the sunshine❤❤❤❤❤

[@deeannehodson4608]

Greetings from San Diego, California! I live up in the mountains and have the pleasure of seeing many different species of birds and other wildlife up close. Today I had the pleasure I've seeing two different little birds outside my bedroom window. One, was a California Towhee, and three were cute White Crowned Sparrows with their little orange beeks! I throw seed out for the birds everyday. No kitty cats here to bother the birds! So much fun! Thank you for you videos. Happy birding!!

[@altezza46]

These little butterballs will sing anytime of year, even in the dead of winter...attract them with mealworms, shelled sunflower seeds, suet and peanut hearts, placed on platform feeders

[@ToxicVaccines_HivHoax]

Truly majestic video footage! 🦚🦚 The wren is a really beautiful and really musical bird! Here in London, UK, I had a wren living in a tree opposite my bedroom window. And during breeding season, that bird would sing ALL NIGHT!! Non stop!! I did not like that experience. It was driving me nuts!

[@markberryhill2715]

Real late to your comment,but you think wrens are bad - you ought to hear what it sounds like to have 5 - 10 whipporwills get in a tree over head beside your house. They got so bad one time when I was a kid on our farm that my poor crazy dad went outside at 4:00 a.m. in the morning and shot one out of a tree. (He was a crack shot) It was the joke of the community for the summer,folks couldn't stop laughing !

[@ToxicVaccines_HivHoax]

@Mark Berryhill - I totally understand what your father did. I very badly wanted to do the exact same thing!! The problem was, could not see where exactly the wren was perched, and I did not have a gun.

[@AnaraneSeragone]

These sweet little birds are my favourite! So happy and cheerful little floofs!! ❤️😊

[@bohemiangardensandgourdfar8812]

One of the sweetest little birds ever!