Most of the time when I see or hear Carolina Wrens (Thryothorus ludovicianus), they are hidden in the undergrowth. I was thrilled therefore last Monday to be able to capture an image of this one in the open at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
I generally think of Carolina Wrens as cheerful, energetic little birds and I like the way that this simple shot captures a bit of that personality.
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Mike Powell 
What a cutie!
These wrens always make me smile. What a great capture out on that limb/stump, Mike!
Thanks, Ellen. The wren was a pretty good distance away, but I really liked the pose and was able to get the background blurry enough so that it was not intrusive.
Nice Mike! Fun subjects to photograph and listen to!