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Rendezvous at the Worm Feeder

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According to The Spruce, bird mating may occur several times prior to nesting.  The actual sex act can last less than a second.  There are many posts on Feathers and Fuzz about bird parenting, but this is the first time I witnessed an actual mating occur.

The Carolina Wrens Meet at the Feeder in the Early Morning Light

 

Jewelry, perfume and heels? Not this chick! 

Just a tantalizing worm, and a flash of the tail, was all it took to get her mate’s attention.  Mr. Wren was a bit clueless at first, but when he lands on the feeder and observes his mate, one can almost see the light bulb go off in his head.