An old friend?
1//3200, f/5.6, ISO 1000, Canon R5, Canon EF500mm f/4L IS II USM + 1.4 tc, not baited, set up or called in
On July 10th I found a House Wren in a serviceberry bush in the mountains and posted three photos of it to my blog. Ten days later, on July 20th, I found this House Wren in the same small serviceberry bush so there’s a good chance it’s the same bird.
House Wrens aren’t flashy birds and they don’t get a lot of positive response, but I think it’s a nice photo that deserves to see the light of day. Besides, I’m beginning to think of this bird as an old friend.
Ron
I enjoy their propensity to set up house wherever. Had one try to nest in a mesh cup holder (camp chair) that I had on my patio in Austin. I had to discourage her several times. She finally said, “Hmmph” and built it in a hanging basket. We had many people in my community who let their cats outside.
Interesting story, Arwen. Don’t get me started on outside cats and their owners.
LUV House Wrens! 🙂 Sassy little devils that sure let you know when you’re where they don’t want you and pickt the most interesting places to nest. Not easily discouraged when you try to move them either! 😉
“Not easily discouraged when you try to move them either! ”
I’ve never tried that Judy but I believe it.
What wonderful (and beautiful) friends you have…
And I have some that are wonderful and beautiful that aren’t even birds!
I love how this photo really shows the texture and patterning of the feathers. It really brings out the beauty of this subdued bird. I feel like I need to go play some house wren calls to get the full effect, though 🙂
Thanks, Bill. You probably do… 🙂
No other bird brings joy to my heart the way a singing house wren does. We’ve been lucky to have them use a birdhouse in our yard the last few years and it makes June the best month of the year.
Lucky you, Linda. They’d be fun yard-nesters.
House wrens are my favorite LBB! Their songs, their busy personalities, their subtle feather patterns, their entertaining choices of nest sites… what’s not to love?
“their entertaining choices of nest sites”
Isn’t that the truth, Elise. I mostly see them nesting in tree cavities or in pipes used to construct gates but I’ve heard stories…
Handsome birds. I often see them here around a couple of our lakes. First time I saw one years ago I thought it was a Sparrow of some sort. And yes like many of our less conspicuous birds it deserves to be seen. Nice shot.
Thank you, Everett.
Love house wrens, plain, prevalent, and always busy – and agree with Connie their flashiness is their singing. 😄
Good description of them, Kathleen.
Beautiful bird and a great photo! Thank you for being a friend of a wren! A tribute to all life, flashy or not.
Thank you, Janis.
That’s because their “flashiness” is in their song.
Good point, Connie.
It is a wonderful and sharp portrait of your friend.
Can relate.
Thank you, Michael.