Please click on the images for a closer look.
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
Waste management
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
Nature's Splendor ~ http://naturessplendor-julie.blogspot.com/
That's a really interesting post. The variety is huge! I often wonder how birds can catch a second snack whilst already holding another in their bill.
ReplyDeleteGood images too. I especially like the last one with that hungry gape!
The babies are well fed! The House Wrens are cute, but they seem to take over all my birdhouses. Great series, Julie!
ReplyDeleteLINDOS,Lindos demais!" Adorei! beijos,linda semana,chica
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful series of photos, Julie! I had so much fun scrolling down the page, anticipating what would be next on the menu!!
ReplyDeleteIt must be quite a challenge to keep up with those hungry youngsters! Awesome captures, Julie!!! That last shot too cute:)
ReplyDeleteThese wrens are so cute but I think I have lost my appetite now!
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