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Spiders were quite plentiful, as I observed the adult House Wrens feed lots of the leggy creatures to the young birds
A plump purple caterpillar is a delicious meal for one lucky nestling
A real treat, two insects at once!
A bright green meal for one of the wren babies
Daddy long-legs spiders were often brought to the nest
The wren parents foraged for insects and fed their nestlings all day long
Disposing of the fecal sac is one of the House Wrens many duties. A fecal sac is a mucous membrane that surrounds the feces of some nesting birds. Having it contained allows for easier waste removal from the nest.
Crickets were the most common insects brought to the nest
A writhing caterpillar makes for a nutritious meal
Crunchy bugs were part of the menu
A wren parent serves the walking stick/cricket combo platter to the nestlings
A green caterpillar makes for a tasty treat
I marveled at the variety of insects brought to the loquacious young wrens
Little wrens are hungry and QUITE demanding
Posted by Julie Gidwitz
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