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Tallahassee, FL
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Title
Pudgy House Wren
Artist
Carla Parris
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photograph
Description
House wrens, while not rare or exotic, are among my favorite birds. They are cheery little souls, albeit on the loud side, at times. (One source referred to them as "loquacious" and another as "effervescent." My husband says they are cheery chirpers.)
These little birds are common visitors to residential areas. They are prone to make a nest without much regard to, or concern about, humans. One tried to build a nest in an artificial Christmas tree in our garage. Another found an empty flower pot right outside our back door and raised a brood there. We have had nests in window boxes on our shed for the last two years. While other birds tend to come and go from our suburban back yard, cardinals and wrens tend to be dependable full-time residents.
One endearing trait of wrens is that they often perch with their tail upright, which contributes to their appealing appearance.
While all house wrens have a cute round build, this little wren is absolutely the plumpest, pudgiest one I have ever seen. And I don't think he (she?) is just fluffed out because we have seen this particular little chunky bird over several days.
I theorized that this was perhaps a female about to lay eggs. However, my cursory research doesn't support that theory and just had unhelpful statements about how different birds have different builds, can appear to have different shapes at different times, etc. Anyway, he/she is adorable and makes me smile. I hope you will, too.
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March 20th, 2019
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Niceville, Fl - United States
As the vet says about my ….. hefty cat, Elvis, he's a happy cat. In this case, happy bird. Voted your entry in the Wrens contest. LF
Iola, WI - United States
Congratulations for having this great piece of artwork chosen to be featured in our Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. I am proud to be able to support and promote all artists within our group. I very much enjoyed viewing the masterfully done piece from you portfolio to show off to all other artists and to attract perspective buyers. Thanks for sharing your beautiful artwork with all FAA members. Well worthy of this recognition.
Naples, FL - United States
Congratulations Carla, your work is Featured in "A Birding Group - Wings" I invite you to place it in the group's "2019 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet
Naples, FL - United States
Congratulations Carla, your work is Featured in "Birds In Focus" I invite you to place it in the group's "2019 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet
Stuart, FL - United States
Thank you for submitting this fine natural shot of this identified wild bird. It is now featured on the homepage of Wild Birds Of The World - A Nature Photography Group. L/F
Titusville, FL - United States
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
NIcholasville, KY - United States
Congratulations, your work is featured on the homepage of "Created by Southern Artists
Fort Payne, AL - United States
Carla, happy to feature your beautiful work on Poetic Poultry 3/31/19! https://fineartamerica.com/groups/poetic-poultry-.html
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