Birding/carolina wren

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Expert: Bluebird Bob Walshaw - 3/28/2010


Question
we have a nest of carolina wrens on our front porch. we have observed momma wren flying back and forth to nest for several days. today we did not see her so we peeked into nest and observed 3 or 4 hatchlings with their beaks open wide as if they are waiting on some food. still no sign of momma or daddy.  is there any hope or can we assume they were abandoned. we are guessing they are only 1 or 2 days old

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Unforunately this does happen when predators get the adults. Keep your fingers crossed. Sometimes there are delays early in the season. If you are also interested in Bluebirds send your mailing address to me at walshaw1@cox.net and I will send you my free 20 page Bluebird book. (If you are concerned about doing this Google Bluebird Bob to see the work that I do.)  

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Bluebird Bob Walshaw

Expertise

I can answer almost any question on Eastern Bluebirds and small cavity nesters such as Chickadees, Titmice, Wrens, etc. Also general questions on other songbirds. No pet bird questions please.

Experience

I have had a 100+ nestbox trail for more than 20 years, I do a lot of writing, public speaking and educational work in this field. My hands-on Bluebird talks include more than 1000 people each year.

Organizations
Oklahoma Bluebird Society, North American Bluebird Society, National Audubon Society, Oklahoma Audubon Society, Oklahoma Fur Bearers Alliance

Publications
Bluebird Magazine, Oklahoma Today, Fur-Fish-Game, Birds & Blooms, Nature Society News,Back Woodsman Magazine, Tulsa World, Broken Arrow ledger, Teaching Tolerance magazine,Trappers World, OK Hole Story, Birders World

Education/Credentials
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, an MBA, Graduate of the Home Study Course in Bird Biology from the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, Oklahoma Master Naturalist. I am also a pofessional speaker and writer.

Awards and Honors
Chosen as a public speaker for the North American Bluebird Society, Bluebird trail accepted as part of the Transcontinental Bluebird Trail, Chosen as a panel speaker at the 2006 NABS Convention.

Past/Present Clients
Many

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