How to Identify a Carolina Wren's Song: NARRATED

[@jackwood8307]

Those have to be one of the loudest birds for their size!😂. Thanks Jo!

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

Yeah, Chuck, I think only a Tufted Titmouse puts out as much volume per square inch of body mass.

[@talairene4445]

Where you there one talking

[@nom5358]

I’ve been watching one Carolina couple flit around my yard for ~15 months. they love messing about in my enclosed patio, picking bugs off the screens, and terrorizing larger birds like blue jays who encroach. there is also a cardinal couple and it seems like they’re the only regulars the wrens let pass; sometimes they feed together like they were having a double date. i learned that wrens can grow accustomed to other neighbors as “dear enemies” once they establish borders, which i find adorable-they are so feisty and temperamental for such a tiny, cute species. of course, having the wrens and cardinals hang out together makes it even more difficult to tell the calls apart 😂 anyway thanks for this video, the footage is fantastic and the narration is very well-delivered and informative! hopefully i can recognize the difference between the dryness of the cardinals’ calls and the wrens’ burbly-ness.

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

Well now, if that wasn't fun to read! I mean it's fun to hear your enthusiasm for "your" birds. I know how you feel. I've been hearing the Carolina sing so often this winter because they hang out here for the cylinder shaped feeder. It never fails to bring a smile no matter where I am in the house. Did you know that I just published another movie about Carolinas? kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3q3XpaXhch_e6M

[@auburnandgrey4457]

I have a local C. Wren pair, male settled here first last summer and found a mate last month in March. Survived a Southern Canada winter this year. He Loves dehydrated meal worms fed from a jelly feeder daily. No other species here eats them (yet). Very tolerant of us working on the patio close to the feeder. I adore him. I plan on feeding him year round in hopes the cold doesn't take him during winter. May put up some winter nesting boxes too. Next winter may be more harsh.

[@CharismaticPlanet3822]

Thank you for very inforamtive video to identify carolina wren.

[@ceejay3054]

I just moved to Virginia and have fallen in love with the Carolina Wrens. Their round little shapes remind me of sparrows in Ireland, and their calls are SOOOO proud. This was so valuable in helping me ascribe that big song to that little bird! Thanks!

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

SOOOO proud. I like your description of their round little bodies and their calls. Thanks for letting me know that the video helped you. (and if you’re trying to learn lots of new birds because you just moved to the states, check out my channel. I’ve covered most of the birds you’ll see in your yard.)

[@jimseifried8416]

I love the little Wrens, Thank you Jo! I never knew they were similar. ;-)

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

It's easy not to know what the wren's song is because it can be hard to locate his small, muted body. But his songs are really something, aren't they?

[@mkathrynblacker5960]

This was a sweet little video, thank you! 😊 Have been doing a bit of research on these little guys since we first noticed one perched up in the corner of our porch 2 years ago. We at first took him for a baby owl because of the mottled coloring and puffy feathers (which we've since learned they sport while sleeping). We've affectionately named him 'Woodson'. Sometimes there will be 2 'Woodsons' snuggled together, and we've even had 3 in the corners once or twice. But most nights, it's one little lone guy tucked away for bed. We'll even avoid stepping outside at dusk so we don't disrupt him from settling in. We've learned his nesting habits and times - which grows earlier each night as the year closes out. Our bedtime routine for our dogs' potty break now includes flashlights & hushed voices so we disturb him as little as possible. Followed by a quiet "Good night, Woodson". And yes, as another commented; "Cheeseburger!, Cheeseburger!, Cheeseburger!" is definitely what I hear. 😂

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

I'd say that you and Woodson are lucky to have each other. I enjoyed reading your account of how considerately you treat him. You might like to check out a more recent video I did of him, filmed last Christmas Day. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3q3XpaXhch_e6M

[@mushyduck]

Oh Jo!! Love, love, love your narration!! AND exquisite videos!

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

Thank you, Cathy. The nice thing about filming Carolina Wrens singing is that they're not shy. I've yet to get the Tufted Titmouse holding forth, but the Carolinas make it easy.

[@lockergr]

No one does it better than Jo!

[@arottie4097]

Hi, I have one of these vociferous lil fella's building a nest in my bedroom window sill. Right next to an old air conditioning unit. It's about 6 feet from a seuit feeder I have put up! I'm starting to think it could be a "VERY LOUD SPRING!!!" Ha! I am very luck, I live in Atl Ga.& have sooo many visitors I can hardly keep up with them all!! Thanx for sharing!

[@JC.Journey]

Thank you for a very informative narrative. A joy to listen to both birds side by side. We don't have either of these species in our area, but we are always interested in learning and memorizing bird songs. Thanks for the great video. 😊

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

You're a westerner then, I take it. I don't get out west as much as I want to, and I'm sure you could teach me a lot.

[@JC.Journey]

​@@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME Yes. We are in Washington State. Our channel features our wanders around the Pacific Northwest many of which include bird watching. 😊

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

I"ll take a look.

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

I looked at your channel--is it Jody I'm writing to now? You two get crisp footage. How long has your channel been up? What kind of camera are you using? I subbed.

[@JC.Journey]

@@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME Thank you very much for visiting our channel, Jo. We appreciate it very much. My husband and I share our channel but yes, this is Jody. We've been active on our channel for about one year, but have been bird watching, photographing & filming birds for much longer. For video of the birds, I mostly use a Nikon P1000. For my bird photography, I use a Canon 7D Mark II with a 100-400mm II lens. -Jody

[@vernonsanders371]

Such a tiny bird can make so much noise it amazes me

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

I know, I know. Me too.

[@topsham69]

Thanks. One noisy bird, esp if they nest near house! Had pair that liked open end of rain gutter at corner of deck. Very devoted to hatchlings. Cardinals don't usually nest in such proximity.

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

I didn't know Carolina wrens would nest right on your house. Interesting. And yes, they are noisy!

[@PlantSmartLivingNOW]

We love these birds, thanks for the video!

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

Oh, so do we. I hear them in the woods every day as I hang out near our creek filming Hermit Thrushes and Swamp Sparrows.

[@quote_nature]

Great comparisons Jo. Love the mnemonics approach (and the Cary Grant mention). Even in an urban setting, the wren and carolina voices carry over a very large distance. They are both a joy to hear but the Carolina Wren is not a frequent visitor so when its singing is heard - it is a wonderful surprise and sometimes challenge to locate this little powerhouse.

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

This time of year, I hear him at least once an hour in the woods. Is it less often than that where you are, Cathy? I wouldn't have thought so, but you would know. I'm hoping the mnemonics I offered will help quite a few people.

[@quote_nature]

I haven't heard a Carolina Wren yet this year but still hopeful. Love those little powerhouses. Mnemonics are helpful, not always exact but close enough.

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

Not that I doubt you, but I'm surprised that they're not all over Central Park. You're in their range.

[@quote_nature]

True. I checked ebird and 1 has been reported in Central Park. We don't normally get too many. Maybe I'll get lucky!

[@TheFineLine920]

I absolutely L💕VE these awesome birds! Heart of a Lion! We adore them. And ours are very vocal! Great video covering their calls! I’ve been recording & videotaping all the birds here, it’s just beautiful sound for the ears & sight for the heart! 💫

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

Heart of a lion: it's true.

[@Luttibelle]

To me, the wrens say ‘chirpity, chirpity, chirpity.’ I LOVE it! ❤️❤️ My favorite birdsong. 🥰

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

I agree. Chirpity, chirpity is a good pnemonic. (And, of course, I also agree about loving the Carolina's song.)

[@diannaa1830]

We just discovered this sweet little bird and her babies in a hanging plant in our front flower bed. They are pint-sized for sure, but verrrry vocal! I'm grateful to know who I've been hearing every morning by my front porch! Thank you for the informative video - it really helped us figure out what type of bird was blessing us with it's song.

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

My pleasure, Dianna!

[@ianmcnally8501]

I love the maddening fun of trying to decipher who is responsible for the songbirds call. I know that I have wrens but frequently I think is that a cardinal? I like the mnemonics and will try that on my morning walks, thanks for another fine video!

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

The mnemonics may help, but in the end I know them apart because I'm so familiar with Cardinal calls--usually the machine gun. The timbre of the two voice is similar, but I've gotten to where I usually can tell them apart. Practice makes perfect. Enjoy the maddening fun, Ian.

[@IreneDowningNature]

Lovely video. Great capture. A pleasure to watch. Enjoyed Irene.🌸

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

Thanks for letting me know how much you appreciated the video, Irene.

[@kathymcdonnell7608]

Saw my first one last year. They raised a family close to my house and the little ones perched on my porch chairs. See them at the feeders too. Couldn't believe such a loud voice came from such a small bird !

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

I'm happy for you that you had that experience, Kathy. I haven't been so lucky. Maybe they'll be back this year.

[@cpolt1192]

This was awesome. Just what I needed to watch after working all day. (Essential worker) Love the footage of the lil Wren. They're so bold. I also agree, their voice is more liquid sounding. Cardinals are some of my favs too. So sweet to watch the couple's together. Thanks for the movie, Jo!

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

It's nice to have another person confirm my take on the Carolina's "liquid" quality. The wrens, the Cardinals, the House Finches, the White-throated Sparrows, and the twittering Goldfinches. Spring is a joyous time of year.

[@luvnmyjesus]

Love it! I’ve got cardinals living in a tree on one side of my porch, and wrens nesting in my porch lamp on the other. Both love to hang out on my porch railing - it’s fun to watch and listen, and oh boy is it loud :)

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

I grinned at your description, Rachel. Sounds wonderful--and yeah, I'll bet it is Loud!

[@paulettehayes4554]

Excellent video. In southern Michigan we have enjoyed this wren for the last 2 years. She was very difficult to identify at first

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

Thanks, Paulette. Yes, I can understand having trouble figuring out what bird you were seeing or hearing because that little Ren hides so easily behind any large leaf.

[@SEL65545]

We have a pair of these nesting in our hanging flower plant on the front porch. They’re SO loud. Thanks so much for helping me identify them.

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

They are one of the coolest little birds in our neighborhood: loud, curious, cute.

[@amandaalbery2117]

Where I live, we grew up calling these little guys "sweet tater birds" to many of us it sounds like they are singing "sweet tater sweet tater." It was my mom's favorite bird. She had a couple nest on her porch and she would check on them every day.

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

What a wonderful childhood memory! It makes me think of how excited my mom used to get whenever she'd see a mockingbird leaping up in excitement as it sang from the top of a telephone pole.

[@wfarr3864]

Jo , I just found your channel and it is wonderful!! Your Voice is perfect for sharing all the information !🤩 The Carolina Wren has been singing in my yard for yrs and i could never find them !! Just this last week i caught one sitting on top of my cherry tree singing and thought that little bird ...is that loud!!! 🤭 So my search this week bought me to your channel and i am so thankful for your work 🐦🕊🦅🦉

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

It makes me feel warm all over to read how much you enjoy my movies, my voice, and my channel. Thank you. If you scroll down through the comments on this movie, you'll find you're not the only one who's been hearing the Carolina but unable to spot him. And I hear him a WHOLE lot more than I ever see him. I'd suggest checking out the Popular Uploads row on my homepage to find out some of my best movies--though, come to think of it, some of the best in my opinion haven't been all that popular, for example: kzbin.info/www/bejne/roKcaXeLodaZb7c

[@dustinweber1945]

I identified this when I got one on my camera, but after watching your video, I realized they are around every day! I've been hearing this call but had no idea what it is

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

I wish you many more sightings (and camera shots) of them. I've been hearing them often lately. Their call is a treat in November, when other birdsong is missing.

[@GunnyKeith]

Thank you Miss. Alwood. Appreciate your time sharing your knowledge. Great information sister.

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

I'm glad you found this little video useful. These birds are so common in woodland areas that their songs are worth learning to I.D.

[@temp24Lno5]

Even though we have no Carolina Wren's in Quebec, I just had to watch this video to hear your always fun narration, which you are so good at. Thank you Jo. Stay safe. Joan

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

That is such a sweet compliment, Joan. Thank you! I'm staying home and staying safe. Hope you're doing the same.

[@KawakebAstra]

fabulous .. i thought Carolina Wrens were Sparrows Thanks 🙏 🌹🦅beautiful Jo .. LoveU♥️🕊

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

Thank you, Kawakeb. I can understand how you might think the Carolina was a sparrow, And they are the cutest little buggers, aren't they?

[@wildaboutbirds71]

Very nice and informative video. Love all the sounds the Carolina wren makes. 🙏👍

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

Thank you! I got a close, long look at one singing in the woods a couple of days ago. Watching his long beak open and pour forth all that song brought a huge smile to my face. They really are wonderful little birds, aren't they?

[@wildaboutbirds71]

Jo Alwood they sure are 🙏

[@quercusrubra3633]

Thank you, so much! I live on the northern edge of the Carolina Wren's territory but we've had, at least, one pair of them around for years. A few years ago I discovered that the rasping sound I kept hearing was a Carolina Wren but I was never sure what their songs sounded like. Since we have plenty of Cardinals, I've just attributed all such songs to them. I'll have to listen a little more carefully from now on.

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

Yes, when they get those raspy noises going, they can do two different sounds in the same breath. I'm glad to know I've just given you a new challenge. Enjoy it!

[@laurathompson8427]

I have both and get greeted by the wrens every time I go out the storm door!!! I love them

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

I'd rather hear hello from a Carolina Wren than from most humans. 😉

[@laurathompson8427]

@@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME yes me too:) they are my loves

[@michelleshiroma6652]

Great video! I actually thought the narration was quite helpful in distinguishing between a Carolina Wren and Cardinal call. Thanks again for the great work.

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

I always perk up when I’m out in the woods and hear a Carolina singing. I hope that the film will help you have that same experience.

[@anthonyking7982]

Great guide, nice little tidbits of information! Thank you!

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

Thanks, Anthony. I’m glad you found a video useful.

[@KatieOutside]

Great footage AND narration! Carolina wrens are adorable.

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

Adorable? Yes! I loved making a movie about them. What a thrill it was every time I got the camera in close on one of them bursting with song.

[@corniss]

I have one visiting me here in Ohio in January. He sure is cute and pudgy.

[@pamelakern2849]

There is not a wren alive that I don't love !! The Carolina Wren is as cute as can be . Thankyou for explaining their song patterns!! I will watch this video again, memorizing Judy Judy Judy and I do I do I do. I really enjoyed this video .🤩🤩🤩

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

That's such a sweet comment, Pamela. I like the idea of someone actually using this video to learn the Carolina's songs. Go for it. Let me know how it goes.

[@pamelakern2849]

I will let you know . I have a little Carolina wren that loves my mealworm feeder. Last winter he followed me in the house . I was filling feeders and he flew in . Hours later he finally flew out . It was chilly with all the doors open . I think it was January. 🤔😁

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

LOL. Great story, Pamela!

[@ianmcnally8501]

You make great videos! Thanks for this one.

[@kendrapotter4488]

Thank you so much! They sound so similar. ❤

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

OH, believe me, I understand about them sounding similar. At least on Christmas Day, there's no chance of confusion.

[@Michael-ys5cn]

Thank you for this beautiful upload! From Pennsylvania. Catalina wrens are one of my favorite birds, they love peanuts. Feed them every day

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

Do you mean you hand feed them, Jack? If so, I'd like to know more about how you coaxed them to come to you. We put peanuts out in a feeder, and Carolinas are one of the reguar visitors there.

[@Michael-ys5cn]

@@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME I've been feeding squirrels on my back deck for years and they will take peanuts from my hand, but not the carolina wrens. Birds started to notice the squirrels eating so I try to always have sunflower seeds for them and step on peanuts so the birds can have some too

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

@@Michael-ys5cn I don't know if I'd be brave enough to feed squirrels--afraid they might bite. But a year and a half ago, I got one Gray Catbird to eat from my hand. Now that was a thrill! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYOQdJqMdqyGr7M I was hoping to find out that the Carolinas will do the same. After all, they're such inquisitive birds.

[@AtomicConk]

I’ve been waking up to two of these wrens tandem chirping, I’ll find them someday!!! Great video I was going nuts trying to find out what it was

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

Whoo boy, do I hear that! I've just installed an app on my phone that will listen to bird song and ID it for me. It's Merlin Bird ID. One caution, though, if you do the same: stick to the sound option. If I go into the other two options, I have trouble finding my way back out--though you might be more computer savvy than I about that.

[@kingizdeadable]

I've been watching birds for 50 years and heard a Carolina Wren just now and would have bet the farm it was a Cardinal!

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

Well, I haven't been birding anywhere near that long. You mean to tell me that forty years from now (should I live so long!), I'll still experience that confusion? That's okay, I suppose; both songs are beautiful.

[@plzhd2]

😊❤️😊

[@renaturezalife1001]

Amazing film , lovely songs , and wonderful birds my friend Carmen 😍😘 Renato RS 🇧🇷

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

I'm pleased to be able to show you a fascinating little bird that you don't see in your part of the world.

[@pamelabeaubien1569]

You solved a big question for me! I think..... I think it’s a Carolina wren, I moved to NC from MA. The song/calls you provide sure sound like it....BUT I often hear a Very Loud “video video video” Is that the CW or am I fooled??

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

I'll bet you're right about the video call.

[@lockergr]

I absolutely adore my Carolina wrens! I think I commented about this on another channel, but I had one Carolina wren that looked so well kempt, and another that was smaller that I called janky bird, because his feathers were always a hot mess! I would always make sure to feed janky bird just what it wanted, and what it always wanted was suet. What's funny about Carolina wrens is that they are the only birds that will stand on top of the suet, in the suet! It cracks me up! And aren't Carolina wrens the ones out there calling out all of the bad boys of the neighborhood with their "Cheater, cheater, cheater!!!" call?

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

Yes, "cheater, cheater, cheater" is a good mnemonic for one of the Carolina's calls. And much as I appreciate these curious, robust little birds, I can tell that you're even more absorbed by them. I get it!

[@SundanceWolf]

I have one in my yard! I had never heard it before! He hung out on my feeder this morning so I finally got a look at him. I figured it was a wren but wasn't a house wren. Cardinals do sound similar! Another reason it took me a while to figure it out. This is cool! I have both and man for tiny little birds, they have powerful lungs!

[@lydiag8368]

Wonderful!! I love these little cuties.

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

Me too, Lydia! I hear them in our woods constantly this time of year.

[@keikiokaaina1951]

I love these little guys!!!

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

Of course! I mean, what's not to love?!

[@neilser1975]

Wonderful writing. Great narrative!

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

Thanks, Pinnergy. I'm a retired English teacher ... and thus, I guess, my aptitude for writing.

[@katiez688]

I love your narration 😀

[@larryteel8610]

love the narrative

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

Thanks, Larry.

[@gothveggies]

I love your videos!

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

Thank you for telling me! 😃 By the way, what do these symbols with the 3s mean?

[@arbedreka]

You speak so ELOQUENTLY!

[@lisavoyce6775]

Hi Jo! What a great video! Can you tell me where you bought your clear, covered stacker feeder? My peanut stacker can get soggy if it is windy and rainy. Thanks. ..Lisa.

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

Wild Birds Unlimited

[@suehahs]

Thanks so much for this helpful guide!

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

Oh, it was my pleasure. You're welcome. Did you know that I just published another Carolina wren movie last Tuesday? Carolina wren: December Songster

[@chartreusemaiden604]

What if you lived in Virginia and Tennessee and caught cardinals singing ALOT in December but met your first carolina wren?

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

Are you saying that what you thought was a Cardinal was actually a Carolina wren? If so, it makes sense.

[@karlijnlike4lane]

for decades now, in northern NJ, I've been hearing what i call "the cheeseburger bird," because its call is in 3:8 time with emphasis on the first beat & sounds like Dan Aykroyd in the old SNL Greek Diner skit: "cheeseburger cheeseburger cheeseburger cheeseburger." i've only ever been able to visually associate it with the cardinal. Now, a local friend has identified a Carolina wren living in an outdoor flowerpot, and her video of it includes the Carolina wren making virtually the same call. Never having seen or known of the Carolina wren before in 50 years, I am now baffled. Which is it more likely to be?

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

Well, I haven't heard your "cheeseburger" call, but I'd guess it's the Carolina Wren.

[@timsherrick4240]

What a wonderful video, Thank You!

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

I am pleased to hear you enjoyed it. Those Carolina wrens are such delightful birds.

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

I am pleased to hear you enjoyed it. Those Carolina wrens are such delightful birds.

[@arbedreka]

Jo, you are AMAZINGLY DESCRIPTIVE! Are you a writer?

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

I'm a retired high school English teacher. The only writing I've done for publication was seven years as a political blogger and script writing for my movies.

[@becmye1681]

This is the loudest bird in my back yard. It scared my cat and she ran into the house. 😂🤣

[@annereynolds66]

Thank you , great informative video

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

My pleasure, Anne. Glad you liked it.

[@ajlong404]

❤ 👉🏾 "This wren pours out liquid decibels by the gallon."

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

I’d forgotten I said that. Thanks for the reminder.

[@chrisibarra3853]

Im seeing how fast it grows , im not sure if its male or female but i have been letting her out of her cage and she stays on top and she runs to me when i go to the backyard. She also sits on my shoulder as i walk around doing chores in the yard. And yes Guadalupe county Seguin TX is a bird sanctuary . i can recogize all tbe birds at my feeder redbirds house wrens sparrows a couple of morning doves and a small black and white bird i cannot identify it looks like a tiny penguin , we have lots of owls and hawks here too

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

I asked my husband, who knows far more about birds than I do, and he was puzzled. "A Magpie, maybe?" was his response, but he didn't believe it.

[@kittenkorleone2918]

At 0:53 you can hear the female wren answer her mate with her buzzy trill a couple times! I know Barred owl pairs converse back and forth in the pre-dawn hours but this is the only songbird I'm familiar with that does this. Do you know of any others that have one call for the male and another for the female in reply?

[@Renagerda]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

It's nice to hear you say so.

[@12567NoYouCannot]

SO Beautiful!

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

He's not as flamboyant a beauty as, say, some hummingbirds, but he's beautiful and ebullient. By the way, here's another one about him in case you're interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3q3XpaXhch_e6M

[@ehteht43]

At 0:39 I adore this song.

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

I was pretty sure I knew what sound you meant even before I went to that spot. yes, I love that gargling sound they make.

[@magicdolphin3090]

I was listening to this video, when the little guy himself showed up.

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

Hope he sang for you and gave you a good look.

[@xach1090]

Hi Ms. Alwood! Can you identify the song heard in the background at 4:15? It's a whistletune, repetitously with a single sweet note. Thanks for any help!

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

I'm sorry, but I can't hear it well enough to tell.

[@flat6fever680]

Good info and thank you!

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

My pleasure.

[@chrisibarra3853]

She calls me when she is hungry and sleeps in my hand , i don't know if she will stay with me but we will see , i like your videos i have lots of birds here in South Central Texas

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

You must be enjoying seeing how that precious little bird develops. I can’t imagine that she will go willingly into the wild, but you never know. South Texas, huh?Then basically you’re in the tropics, and you must have all kinds of birds that I can only see by traveling there or to Mexico.

[@BlinkinFirefly]

I always interpreted the Carolina wren's song as "doo-del-ee-doo-del-ee-doo-del-ee" lol. That's what I hear at least :p

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

Yeah, I can see how that would work for you.

[@oliviad8210]

Hi Jo! I observed a Carolina Wren bouncing back and forth on tree branches in my yard this morning on two occasions. I did observe the white eyebrow. I also noticed the beak is about the length of the eyebrow. I’ve had some trouble identifying if it’s a House Wren or Carolina Wren in the past. I am pretty positive what I heard (first) then saw was in fact a Carolina. I live in Northeast PA. Any input on what you think would be lovely!

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

Olivia D If you saw a cinnamon back, it was definitely a Carolina. But I don’t think you could mistake a Carolina’s song for a house wren’s song. If you’re in doubt, put Carolina Wren, house wren and my name in the KZbin search box. You’ll find one of my old films explaining how to tell them apart. But I would lay money that you Identified that bird correctly. Bravo!

[@oliviad8210]

Ok, I just watched your older video you suggested.. and I most definitely saw and heard the Caroline Wren this morning! Very excited I was able to distinguish it, and of course with your help! Thank you :) I have subscribed to your channel!

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

That's fun for me too to know that the films helped you, Olivia. And, of course, I always appreciate gaining another subscriber. (Hope you clicked the bell for reminders. I publish every Tuesday morning.) Feel free to browse, maybe starting with the row of most popular uploads.

[@oliviad8210]

will do! thank you :)

[@annereynolds66]

Are the house wren and Carolina wren similar in sound ?

[@michelj.gaudet5048]

✨🤗✨THANK YOU!!!

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

You're welcome, Michael. Are you ready to walk outside and ID that wren's call? 😄

[@keltar4071]

You forgot the wrens most annoying bird alarm call. The wren around me does that one non stop

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

I don't doubt your word, but I haven't been subjected to that kind of wren torture.

[@keltar4071]

@@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME its impossible for me to describe the sound with words. Just try to imagine short burst of the most ear piercing loud noise with no breaks. Sometimes it could go on for a 1 hour or more but mostly around 15 minutes. What usually start it is if another bird gets close to the nest or if another carolina wren comes into his territory. One time early on i played a youtube vid of a wren singing. Big mistake he tried attacking me. He would make that sound everytime he saw me but we made up. I bought peace. I buy him a 50count of mealworms each week. He hates cowbirds with a passion everytime he sees one at the feeder he flies at them poking it with his pointy beak over and over til it leaves. The dude is nuts.

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

@@keltar4071 50 count of mealworms every week, eh? Yeah well, it's worth bribing him, just because he's such a nutty little dude.Cute. Despite his alarm call, sounds to me as if you like and admire him.

[@keltar4071]

@@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME meal worms are only a little over 2 bucks and i pick them up everytime i go-to the pet store to get seeds. Its really no big deal and the 2 wrens love them. every morning I put 10 worms in the cupholder thats on the arm of my chair. Also i named him Burt Wrenalds and the female Peanut because for some reason she loves peanuts. He doesnt like the peanuts.

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

@@keltar4071 Love the names, especially his! As well as the observation that they have different food preferences. My husband moans over olives whereas I can't stand the smell of them--but we're both the same species.

[@chrisibarra3853]

I found one and have been raising it and it's a fiesty bird

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

Oh, I'll bet it IS feisty! At least that's what the adults are like.

[@chrisibarra3853]

I saw a video today , its called a Carolina Chickadee

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

I'm not sure why you posted this comment after this movie: because both species have Carolina in the name?

[@angelickajames4595]

This Carolina Wren biuld her nest in my bag of soil

[@rickdundon5946]

Cool

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

Yep.

[@jennyvithoulkas6865]

I hear a cheeseburger, cheeseburger, chee. Is that as Carolina Wren?

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

Most likely it is, yes. And this time of year, the Carolina is the only bird singing in the eastern half of the country, except for white throated sparrow’s.

[@theteenagegardener]

Chirpity, Chirpity, Chirpity, Chirpity - Chirp

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

I like it! I'll use it.

[@chrisibarra3853]

I just use any video as a way to post a comment

[@luciem8165]

If there was less narration on this video, it would have been more helpfuk

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

Lucie M I appreciate hearing your opinion.

[@stafanawarner7413]

What bird in nw Ohio sounds like “tur- KEY”??

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

A Red-winged Blackbird might sound like that. Just a guess. I have a movie about that bird. You could watch it and see if the sound matches what you've been hearing.

[@pedal-on]

Yikes! Keep those cats indoors if you love birds and wildlife

[@donnawatson845]

Hard to hear bird with all the narration!