Ellient91 Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 This bird(s) was found in an old nest that was abandoned on a wreath hung up on my front porch. I have no qualms with them being there, just wondering what it is! I’ve never seen a bird with spots like this before. I’m located in Missouri. https://share.icloud.com/photos/0SMOIjvEdMDZG9Ko0gTNs2voA#Troy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellient91 Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 Here’s a better way to see the image! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 (edited) It's a wren. The fine barring on the tail has me thinking Winter Wren but the white spots don't look right at all to me. It almost looks like the bird flew through a paint sprayer. Let's leave the exact species to someone else. Wrens are notorious for nesting in odd places. I've had Carolina Wrens in door wreaths myself, along with in potted plants, and atop a several pieces of lumber leaning into a corner of the garage. Indeed, open garages seem to be favorites. They'll sleep anywhere too; we get lots of photos here showing them tucked into sheltered corners above porches. Edited March 1, 2020 by Charlie Spencer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Looks good for a Carolina Wren. I don't recall any other wren having those white spots when their back feathers are raised. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdbrain22 Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Agree with Carolina Wren here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Carolina. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 1 hour ago, The Bird Nuts said: I don't recall any other wren having those white spots when their back feathers are raised Thanks. I have a yard full of them but I've never seen the feathers positioned like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean C Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 CARW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 48 minutes ago, Charlie Spencer said: Thanks. I have a yard full of them but I've never seen the feathers positioned like this. Sometimes they'll raise their back feathers and show those spots when they're singing, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdbrain22 Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 2 hours ago, Charlie Spencer said: Thanks. I have a yard full of them but I've never seen the feathers positioned like this. They are usually shown when they are roosting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefferson Shank Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Agree with Carolina Wren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melierax Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Is it just me or are there two wrens sitting there? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Melierax said: Is it just me or are there two wrens sitting there? That is a lot of tail for one wren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melierax Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 (edited) 15 hours ago, Kevin said: That is a lot of tail for one wren. And it seems to have two heads ? Do pairs spend the night together like this as courtship? Edited March 2, 2020 by Melierax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor L. Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Hey, you’re from MO, too? Cool, so am I!! I think there probably are two wrens there, and any consensus made I will likely agree with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 More bird porn. Lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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