Bird of the Year

This year 2014 is one day away from finalize and I, as I have done every year, i select which of the birds species qualify to be named as the “Birds of the Year”.

I look at my photo archives, I also recall instances, songs, eating nuts, sneaking around and other antics that these birds did and came to the conclusion that the best candidates were the Carolina Wren! They have been in my backyard all year round and still are visiting my feeders since they haven’t migrated and stayed. They have nested in the area and are frequently flying around and loudly denoting their presence with their songs and calls. I just hope that they become steady residents for they are welcome in my backyard.

I believe that the Carolina Wren deserve special mention as the “Bird of the Year”

Tags: Bird of the Year, birds, Carolina Wren, nature, photography, photos of birds

26 thoughts on “Bird of the Year”

Lori Fontanes on December 30, 2014 at 9:25 am said:

Yay! I love this wren! So cheerful and fun to watch–good choice!

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- avian101 on December 30, 2014 at 11:06 am said:
  
  Thank you Lori! Happy New Year! 🙂
  
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neihtn2012 on December 30, 2014 at 10:25 am said:

A beautiful bird indeed, although I haven’t seen one yet where we are. Will be on the lookout ofr them.

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- avian101 on December 30, 2014 at 11:06 am said:
  
  Thanks N.! Happy New Year! 🙂
  
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westerner54 on December 30, 2014 at 10:53 am said:

Good choice!

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- avian101 on December 30, 2014 at 11:09 am said:
  
  Thank you very much Cindy! Happy New Year! 🙂
  
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kathydoremus on December 30, 2014 at 10:53 am said:

I approve of your choice. Great little bird.

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- avian101 on December 30, 2014 at 11:10 am said:
  
  Thanks a lot Kathy! Happy New Year! 🙂
  
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Lisa Rest on December 30, 2014 at 11:17 am said:

Love these pictures. Carolina Wrens are very special to me, I only started seeing them at my favorite haunt last year and then this year they seemed to be absent. At least now I know where they go in the winter: to your backyard!

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- avian101 on December 30, 2014 at 11:37 am said:
  
  Don’t worry about them, I feed them well. They are happy with me! You can always see their pictures if you visit my blog. Is your knee getting better? Did you go to the Dr.? Thanks Lisa! 🙂 Happy New Year!
  
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andromeda65 on December 30, 2014 at 12:04 pm said:

Dear HJ, honestly all the birds in your blog are ‘birds of the year’….but truly, thank you so much for all the knowledge you have shared with all of us…Thank you with all my heart!! 🙂 ❤ ❤ ❤

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- avian101 on December 30, 2014 at 1:00 pm said:
  
  Wow! Thank you A. for your kind words. I may share a bit of knowledge but I do share it with love and sincerity. I appreciate every word and sentiment about my work. I treasure those words as my precious rewards. I love your nice work too! 🙂 ❤ +
  
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  - andromeda65 on December 30, 2014 at 10:39 pm said:
    
    Thank you, HJ!! On this note, let’s begin the New Year with as much love, beauty and sincerity and good wishes…So here’s wishing you a Very Very Happy New Year, and innumerable days of some more great blogging for us to all enjoy and treasure….!!! 🙂 ❤ All good wishes to you and your family, HJ, and may your backyard bloom and be bustling with the presence, notes and tones of your wonderful visitors always!!!
Debra on December 30, 2014 at 2:38 pm said:

I completely agree!

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- avian101 on December 30, 2014 at 3:48 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much Debra! Happy New Year! 🙂
  
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tootlepedal on December 30, 2014 at 4:49 pm said:

A good choice and well photographed.

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- avian101 on December 30, 2014 at 5:30 pm said:
  
  Thanks Tom! 🙂
  
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clarepooley33 on December 30, 2014 at 7:09 pm said:

I am glad the Carolina Wren has won your award. I am always pleased to see one in your posts as I think them very endearing little birds. Thank-you, HJ and may you have a very Happy New Year. Clare x

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- avian101 on December 30, 2014 at 8:20 pm said:
  
  That’s great Clare! I should thank you for your nice comments! Have a Happy New Year! 🙂 ❤
  
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arjun31390 on December 31, 2014 at 3:33 am said:

This is amazing!!

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- avian101 on December 31, 2014 at 5:37 pm said:
  
  Thanks! 🙂
  
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Rolling Harbour on December 31, 2014 at 7:14 am said:

And a Happy New Year to you! RH

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45DegreesNorth on December 31, 2014 at 9:00 am said:

Excellent choice, H.J! Such an adorable and cheerful bird and great photos! May you enjoy many visitors to your back yard in 2015!

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- avian101 on December 31, 2014 at 9:35 am said:
  
  Thank you Amy! Have a great New Year 2015! 🙂
  
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Jane on December 31, 2014 at 10:42 pm said:

A beautiful collection of images of this bird. I love learning about new species from other countries. Thanks!

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- avian101 on January 1, 2015 at 12:53 am said:
  
  Thanks Jane! I appreciate it! 🙂
  
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