Look What I Saw in the Yard Yesterday

@CarolDM (203396)

Nashville, Tennessee

August 4, 2020 12:15pm CST

Was out yesterday refreshing the bird bath. Always looking around for a surprise to share. Tah-dah there it was. A tiny bird hopping around the yard. NOT a bluebird. Wasn't sure at first what this baby was. I followed it around, snapping photos with my phone of course. It would stop, and I would stop. Didn't want to scare it too bad. I was in the grass following him around. CBL Crazy bird lady here!

Then I heard the Mom or Dad call to the bird from the trees. It was such a cool experience. The baby would chirp, then the adult would answer. The baby finally started following the sound of the adult. And they were reunited and ran off into the cypress trees in the yard. Reminded me how vulnerable these tiny babies are once they leave the nest. This bird is a Carolina Wren. I could tell from the adult, they are easy to recognize. Like the ones in the nest that was destroyed awhile back in my yard. Look at that face! Gotta love these baby birds. Had to share my excitement for the day.

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@moffittjc (128837)

• Gainesville, Florida

5 Aug 20

What a cute baby bird. Look how close you were able to get!

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@moffittjc (128837)

• Gainesville, Florida

6 Aug 20

@CarolDM I had a feeling you would try to get as close as you could to him, and possibly even try to coax him over to you somehow.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Aug 20

I almost picked him up but he hopped away, so fast.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Aug 20

@moffittjc I did succeed in my mission. Almost picked him up.

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@sophie09 (34230)

• Indonesia

4 Aug 20

Thank you for sharing. I am confused cant see what position it is doind

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Aug 20

The baby bird is sitting on the ground looking at the camera. See his foot the the right of him?

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Aug 20

@sophie09 Do you see his two yellow beaks, one of each side? Look right behind the beaks.

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@sophie09 (34230)

• Indonesia

4 Aug 20

@CarolDM oh okay yes i notice there is his foot. Where is his eyes?

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@FourWalls (86757)

• United States

4 Aug 20

That’s a sweet story. I would say it made my day, but I just had a massage.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Aug 20

It was the massage, not my story that made your day.

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@FourWalls (86757)

• United States

4 Aug 20

@CarolDM — precisely. But this story did help!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Aug 20

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@simone10 (54180)

• Louisville, Kentucky

5 Aug 20

Such a sweet little face! I'm glad the parents were close by.

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@simone10 (54180)

• Louisville, Kentucky

7 Aug 20

@CarolDM I would hate to think what could have happened if either you or the parents didn't show up.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

7 Aug 20

@simone10 I try not to let my mind go there.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Aug 20

Yes after about 15 minutes the mom or dad finally showed up.

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@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

5 Aug 20

It's a beautiful photo. It's good you were able to identify the bird type. He looks innocent and vulnerable like all babies.

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@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

8 Aug 20

@CarolDM I'm sure they are.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Aug 20

Thanks so much. I was down on my hand and feet to try to see this baby bird. Very vulnerable at this age.

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@LindaOHio (222534)

• United States

6 Aug 20

I can just see you following this little bird around the yard. Great shot. You have so much activity in your yard.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Aug 20

Funny, I was on my hands and knees trying to keep up with him, he was hopping pretty fast. I am sure the neighbors get a kick out of what I do. I don't care, it is what I enjoy. Very exited to see the baby. Hope he stays safe. The birds have most gone except for a few robins and now blackbirds.

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@LindaOHio (222534)

• United States

7 Aug 20

@CarolDM On your hands and knees? I would have liked to have seen that one! :-)

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

7 Aug 20

@LindaOHio Yes, I had to in order to see this one so close, he was tiny. And I considered picking him up. My neighbors probably got a good show.

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@rebelann (117244)

• El Paso, Texas

5 Aug 20

It's always so wonderful when you get to see a baby reunited with it's parents. You're so lucky and boy what a neat shot. That baby blends in so well I almost couldn't make out where the head was but I eventually did.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Aug 20

I was happy the mom finally showed up. He was camouflaged and that is a good thing for him.

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@akalinus (44366)

• United States

4 Aug 20

The bird looks startled but she is so cute. I thought she was sitting on a nest but it just looks that way.

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@akalinus (44366)

• United States

4 Aug 20

@CarolDM I guess I missed that it was a baby.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Aug 20

Yes it was startled, a baby not knowing where to go.

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@JudyEv (382240)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Aug 20

Thank Heavens a parent turned up to take care of it.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Aug 20

I was so relieved. I wasn't sure if I could take care of it or not. They are so vulnerable at this age.

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@dgobucks226 (37621)

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6 Aug 20

The Carolina Wren is one of my favorite bird visitors. Very noisy especially when their hungry and want me to put out more seeds.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Aug 20

Oh cool. They are indeed a noisy bird to be so small.

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@Janet357 (75638)

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5 Aug 20

That' s a good.clear shot of this baby bird.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Aug 20

Thanks, I was up close.

@freelancermariagrace (29342)

• Philippines

5 Aug 20

You always have something interesting to share.

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@freelancermariagrace (29342)

• Philippines

6 Aug 20

@CarolDM You are always welcome

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Aug 20

Thank you, this time of the year is busy in the yard.

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@fluffy69 (4955)

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5 Aug 20

So cute nice shot

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Aug 20

Thanks

@buDian (381)

• Indonesia

5 Aug 20

Poor bird, saved immediately before being eaten by predators ...

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Aug 20

Yes I was glad to see the parent show up.

@much2say (57760)

• Los Angeles, California

4 Aug 20

Ohhhhh, how adorable!!! I'm glad the baby and parents were able to communicate and reunite. It always made me nervous to see fledglings (is that what they call them) away from their safe place - but well, I guess they just continue to test out the world and survive after that.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Aug 20

He was such a cutie. Hopped to his mom finally. I too am always afraid for the fledglings. They are so vulnerable.

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@BelleStarr (61463)

• United States

4 Aug 20

I hope his parents can get him off the ground

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Aug 20

He hopped away with on oof them in the trees.

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@Juliaacv (56298)

• Canada

4 Aug 20

I think that you are the bird whisperer before the CBL.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Aug 20

Aww thank you, that sounds very nice.

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@amadeo (111937)

• United States

4 Aug 20

yes she does a good job on this.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Aug 20

Thanks

@wolfgirl569 (135818)

• Marion, Ohio

5 Aug 20

He is looking at you like he thinks you are a CBL

Cute little one.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Aug 20

Yes that is probably what he thought, who or what the heck are you!

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@gr8nana6 (6614)

• Conyers, Georgia

4 Aug 20

Wow what a find, that is a cute little birdie.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Aug 20

Thanks I agree.

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