![]() Thus, their northern range seems to be limited by harsh winter. When winters are rough and snowfalls abundant, these birds may struggle to survive. ![]() ![]() Nonetheless, they visit feeders Carolina Wrens are tiny, active birds that are constantly in search of food to satisfy their high metabolic rate. Their diet consists mostly of insects with only about five percent being seeds and vegetable matter. Photo by Laura Frazier from Middleway, WV.Ĭarolina Wrens (Thryothorus ludovicianus) are small, enthusiastic insectivores that people hear more often than see. If you see one visiting you feeder in winter, you might be helping it more than you think. Thanks to Facundo Fernandez-Duque for this excellent student blog post about Carolina Wrens and their love of feeders in winter. ![]() Blog One peanut can go a long way for a Carolina Wren ![]()
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