the winter wren is a small wren found throughout the eastern united states, the southern portion of canada, and a small range in mexico. they primarily feed on insects and arachnids, but take seeds during harsh winter months. while typically they sleep alone, in small crevices or nests, in winter they may roost in pairs or in large groups. they are identifiable to those who love them by their notable pale ‘eyebrows’ and chipper song.
As I sit having my lunch after the latest snowfall I am fascinated by the myriad blue birds that stop at our meal worms feeder. They can’t seem to get enough of these tasty dried worms. Yuck!
Here are some photos of them vying to get inside the feeder to eat before the meal worms are all gone. My husband refills this thing every few days! This feeder is a bluebird feeder but is used by any birds…