Who IS that loud bird singing even in the early morning before daylight?!? It's the tiny, irrepressible Carolina Wren that we have building a nest in our flower pot! We love these birds. They have a song that is ridiculously loud for such a small bird, and everytime we think we know all of their songs, they come up with another one! I like the "cherry cherry cherry" song , but they have as many as 40 versions, and (if you irritate them) one of the nastiest versions of the "raspberries" you've ever heard!
These birds are about 5-1/2 inches long with a cocked tail and a long, slightly curved bill. They are very inquisitive, checking out every nook and corner for bugs and spiders. The Carolina Wrens mate for life, and stay together throughout the year on permanent territories. Don't bother offering them a birdhouse, however. They'll ignore it for a potted plant or a barbecue grill or (as friends discovered) the back of your camper or car! They build a nest that looks like a little cave out of grasses and grass fibers; the eggs hatch in 2 weeks, and the babies leave the nest in another two weeks. Cheerful little fellows, even in the rain, they bring sunshine to our lives!
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