Winter Wrens like to hang low in the brush making it hard to see them and this one was no different. The difference in this case, however, was the brush. What is normally some type of foliage, was instead a pile of logs and large sticks. This left the Wren exposed for longer periods of time than is normal. The pile of wood was located below me as the trail rose up a bank with the beach below, so I was actually looking down on the Wren.
I noticed a small bird just off to the side of the trail among some fallen branches and leaves today at TRNWR. I figured it was probably a wren as it was rather small and hiding under cover. So I waited patiently with my camera ready and sure enough, it eventually showed itself. It turned out to be a Pacific Wren, recently split from what was a Winter Wren.Wrens are difficult to photograph, as are many small birds, since they are typically always on the move and their size requires you to be pretty close to get a descent shot. While not a perfect shot, I am happy to have gotten this opportunity.
Winter Wrens like to hang low in the brush making it hard to see them and this one was no different. The difference in this case, however, was the brush. What is normally some type of foliage, was instead a pile of logs and large sticks. This left the Wren exposed for longer periods of time than is normal. The pile of wood was located below me as the trail rose up a bank with the beach below, so I was actually looking down on the Wren.
