They are hard to spot, because they are often hidden in the underbrush, so I am happy whenever I manage to get an unobstructed look at a Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus). I was particularly delighted when I was able to photograph one in warm early morning sunlight during a recent trip to Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge, as you can see in the first photo. The light really helped to emphasize the warm shades of brown feathers on the wren’s body.
In the second image, the light was dimmer and cooler and the wren was in partial shade. As a result, the colors and details do not “pop” as much as in the first image, but I do like the dynamic pose of the bird as it was singing.
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Aren’t they simply the most adorable?
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I am always amazed, Mitzy, when I hear them sing–they are really loud. Wrens always strike me as energetic and spunky.
I really appreciate the way you have captured the detail of the patterns and forms in the feathers. My husband has a tendency to refer to such small birds as “boring brown birds” but they really are not boring at all when you can see all of that detail.
Thanks, Laura. As I think you realize, I enjoy trying to capture details, using either a telephoto lens or a macro lens. It is so cool to see all the different patterns, colors, and textures in the subjects that I photograph. There is such beauty in nature and I love being able to showcase that beauty.
A favorite of mine. Nice shots, Mike!
Very nice, Mike! These wrens are fun, and loud!
We have just discovered one has built a nest in a pot on our back patio. I’m hoping this will not be the nest selected for laying eggs as it is close to the door.
Thanks, Ellen. Birds sometimes choose the oddest places. Mourning doves have repeatedly made a nest (and hatched young ones) in a broken pot on an outdoor potting bench of one of my neighbors, for example.