I went to Retzer Nature Center this morning to try and record the previously reported Carolina Wrens. I found the pair of wrens right away, just where they were supposed to be, by the pond and boardwalk. I followed them around for 2-1/2 hours and made numerous recordings. The male sang sporadically and the traffic on the adjacent road was heavy, so it took a while but I finally got a decent recording. Here a link to a page where you can listen to it: http://tinyurl.com/2fjxocd Great to hear birds vigorously singing in November! Which got me wondering why Carolina Wrens and not other birds? I did a little research and found the answer: they are non-migratory, maintain pair bonds year round and defend territories (with song) year round. This pair definitely seems to be doing just that. It will be interesting to see if they make it through the winter. I also heard and recorded a couple of examples of the male song/female chatter duet. Here's how its described in Sibley: "A long, buzzing chatter sometimes given with song is apparently given by female." Also saw a couple Pine Siskins and a Winter Wren. Todd Wilson Milwaukee #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.