We have had Carolina Wrens both in summer and winter. Even in summer they 
eat suet and sunflower seeds. I don't know about reluctantly elsewhere, but 
they seem to have adapted here in our yard. Yesterday, one was eating 
thistle seeds.
Bonnie Dundas
Bennington

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bruce MacPherson" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2007 2:49 PM
Subject: Re: [VTBIRD] A Carolina Wren question


>I had a Carolina Wren visit my feeder this morning apparently to sample my
> sunflower seeds and suet cake. According to everything that I have read 
> Carolina
> Wrens are insectivores that feed on seeds and suet reluctantly. Could 
> their
> ability to adapt to seeds for nourishment have something to do with their
> expanding range? Any thoughts?
>
> Bruce MacPherson
> South Burlington
>