As I wandered amongst the bullrushes that line the edges of Swan Lake the other morning I became aware of what sounded like a large bird belting out a lusty territorial song. After some time I discovered that this volume of sound was actually coming from a very small bird, this little Marsh Wren (Cistothorus palustris).
Friday, May 14, 2010
Marsh Wren (Cistothorus palustris)
As I wandered amongst the bullrushes that line the edges of Swan Lake the other morning I became aware of what sounded like a large bird belting out a lusty territorial song. After some time I discovered that this volume of sound was actually coming from a very small bird, this little Marsh Wren (Cistothorus palustris).
6 comments:
Greetings!
I hope you will leave a comment and visit these pages again. Should you wish to contact me directly you can use the email address in the rightmost column of each blog page.Due to increasing amounts of spam comments (it's up to about 200 per day now) I have decided to limit comments from anonymous visitors.
Wonderful capture. Sure looks like she's belting out a song. And, it looks like maybe she's been busy making a nest with that fuzzy substance wrapped around her back claws.
ReplyDeleteShe's so pretty!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be a gorgeous weekend; I can't wait to see what offerings you'll have for us tomorrow!
I've seen these birds. It's amazing, the volume of song they pump out of those tiny lungs...
ReplyDeleteGreat close-up of an amazing little guy in action, belting out their beautiful song.
ReplyDeleteWe have a near identical one singing in the trees on the inner harbour.
Even with zoom, you must have gotten quite close for this.
One of your best yet, Benjamin !
That's perfect timing! Great shot. Love the green background.
ReplyDeleteHope to see you on Norwich Daily Photo soon. Have a great weekend!
Wonderful detail! Very, very pretty :)
ReplyDeleteHoodPhoto Blog