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    Bob Welch here, thought you might like to hear an interesting story about two Carolina Wrens that found and unusual place to nest.  The new house where Judie and I are trying to get moved into has a screened in porch, however in one corner the screen has become detached.  About a month ago we observed a nest that was built on the inside of the porch between two stringers that supported the roof rafters and a board that went between the stringers to strengthen the porch.  Yesterday we were at the house and Judie saw a little bird sitting on a pile of cut wood we had stored on the porch.  When I first observed the bird I thought it might be a Marsh Wren, they way it had it feathers puffed up.  Later in the afternoon when they were a little more active, feeding the little ones, I realized it was a pair or Carolina Wrens.  I did get several pictures of them, one feeding and of the nest.  I know it's not unusual to have wrens nesting on one's property, but I thought where they nested in this case to be a bit different.  I  also have a Gray Catbird come into the feeding area.  He appears to be feeding on suet knock down to the ground from the suet feeders.  So far I have observed 40 species of birds this year at the Ranch . 

Bob and Judie Welch 
In Darke County from The Ranch

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