House Wren with a green background – Nikon D300, f9, 1/640, ISO 640, +0.3 EV, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 400mm, natural light
It just seemed fitting on St Patrick’s Day to post something with a bit of green in it so I selected this House Wren photo I took in May of 2014 in the Targhee National Forest in Clark County, Idaho.
House Wrens are little birds but they can be very feisty when they want or need to be and even though some people may consider them a bit drab I find their coloration pleasing especially when the photos I take of them have a colorful setting or background.
And I adore hearing these birds sing.
House Wrens have one of the largest breeding ranges of any songbird. They are found from the southern most tip of South America, Central America and North American into Canada.
I can tell you that sitting in a forested mountain top area and listening to House Wrens singing is one of the most relaxing things I have done while photographing birds. Hearing the breeze blowing through the leaves of the quaking aspens while hearing the wrens singing made it even more delightful. It would have been easy to lay back, close my eyes, listen to the wrens sing and take a short but peaceful nap the day I photographed this wren but then I would have missed out on taking this photo!
I think I need more time in the forests listening to the birds singing while surrounded by wildflowers and the color green.
Life is good. Happy St Patrick’s Day.
Mia
Click here to see more of my House Wren photos plus facts and information about this species.
Wow! Such incredible detail! I think I can count every feather. Terrific narrative too. Thanks Mia.
I hope your St Patrick’s day was green and lovely.
And I do love seeing the monochromatic magic of so many of the smaller birds. Not drab at all.
That’s right it is St. Patricks day! I have been so wrapped up in troubles with work that I forgot. Your blog today made me realize just how much I need to sit somewhere in nature and relax, take in the sounds, sights and sensations.
It’s very cold, another (4th) no’easter is on it’s way..but Bindi is home safe, warm, dry and well-fed…so it’s a GREAT St. Pat’s day….LOVE picture of wren!!!
BeUtiful photo Mia. Happy St. Pats to you.
Be sure to have some Irish Stew today.