On any of my walks it would be very unusual not to encounter this small active brown bird with its cocked tail often just announcing its presence with its loud voice before promptly disappearing into deep cover.
The [Eurasian] Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes), otherwise known as 'Jenny Wren' is our commonest UK breeding bird, although it does suffer declines during prolonged, severely cold winters. Currently the local population is in very healthy.
The scientific name is taken from the Greek word "troglodytes" (from "trogle" a hole, and "dyein" to creep), meaning "cave-dweller", and refers to its habit of disappearing into cavities or crevices whilst hunting arthropods or to roost.
If there are any problems with the sonogram here is the direct link: http://www.xeno-canto.org/313805
This individual was very obliging during a recent early morning stroll around Castle Hill LNR.
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Some times hard bird to photograph but these are great shots Frank. Loved hearing the sound. Can I ask you, is it Ok to publish that or is there a copyright on it? I know they a are cracking down on people using thei copyright photos etc and I would love to use sounds in my post but never know if I would be breaking the law.
ReplyDeleteGreat post Frank,love your first image,lovely detail.
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My language has a difficult name to pronounce for foreigners (winterkoninkje) I think it's such a cute birdie. Thank you for sharing these photos
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ReplyDeletemarvelous photos of this little bird..
He looks like our Carolina Wren. I love the wrens. Hope your weather warms up soon. Carol
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures of the most charming of birds.
ReplyDeleteI love having them in the garden, although they are very shy.
Such a pretty little fellow! Isn't it amazing how loud these little guys are, too?>
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2016/05/the-cats-of-san-juan.html
Really great wildlife shots. Thank you for linking in with "Through My Lens".
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A big voice indeed - and attitude to go with it!
ReplyDeleteFantastic bird photos :)
ReplyDeleteR. Täysin arkista
Cute birds and very loud indeed.
ReplyDeleteHello, it is a cute wren. I love to hear their loud sounds. Happy Tuesday, enjoy your week ahead!
ReplyDeleteBig voice for such a cute thing!
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Such pretty wrens ...and amazing voices. I've heard about the scientific name for wrens before, but it always surprises me, because I think of that word as an insult...as in telling someone that they think like a caveman!
ReplyDeleteGreat to find one obliging enough to stay still long enough to be photographed. I keep trying to video the one which often sings on top of my hedge.
ReplyDeleteHello Frank!:) First rate images of this cute little wren.
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ReplyDeleteCute bird!
Great photos!
Great photos! The Eurasian Wren is common also here in Finland.
ReplyDeleteI love this little "Jenny Wren"...how sweet. I love learning the Greek name too, and hearing its sweet song. Great photos!
ReplyDeleteThats a splendid shoT!!!!
ReplyDeleteJenny Wren is a good name for this one. :) It reminded me I have a few images but not as good as yours. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful wren.
ReplyDeleteHello Frank
ReplyDeletevery close as you get shots brilliant, great details can be seen thanks to the super sharpness of images, very nice pictures series.
greetings frank
Many thanks for all your visits and complimentary comments. It could be some time before another Jenny Wren is that obliging!
ReplyDeleteA wondrous and smallish bird with a grand voice. Great photos, Frank!
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