Carolina wrens are not rare in NJ, at least in the spring and fall.
JC, I consider myself an intermediate birder (if there is such a thing). I have pamphlet from Atlantic County Park System titled, "Birding in the Atlantic County Park System". The pamphlet has a list of birds "that can be found within..the Park System." They list the Carolina Wren as "Uncommon". My bird book shows their range from lower NY state to Florida and across to Texas. However it categorized, I was happy to add another bird to the list. I'll keep Garret Mtn in mind if I ever make it up north. Thanks. Happy Birding.
