A while back when I posted a recent Spotted Sandpiper that I photographed I mentioned that I had also photographed a House Wren on a Broad-tailed Hummingbird’s favorite perch in the Wasatch Mountains and before any more time goes by I thought I should share a few of those photos or I’ll forget them. That happens when I am in a busy season!
Adult House Wren singing in the Wasatch Mountains – Nikon D500, f9, 1/640, ISO 500, Nikkor 500mm with 1.4x TC, natural light
This House Wren is nesting in a man made nest box not far from what was* a Broad-tailed Hummingbird’s favorite perch and I kept seeing it at the nest box, in the bushes below the box and in the serviceberry where the hummingbird liked to perch.
Singing House Wren on a hummingbird’s favorite perch – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/1000, ISO 500, Nikkor 500mm with 1.4x TC, natural light
I watched several times as the hummingbird tried its best to scare the wren away from the serviceberry and because of an annoying branch I missed what could have been great behavior photos of the hummingbird diving repeatedly at the wren. The branch was in the way and I just couldn’t get the hummingbird or the wren in focus.
But the House Wren took advantage of the hummingbird being away from its favorite perch and perched on it while singing its heart out.
House Wren high in the Wasatch Mountains – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/1000, ISO 500, Nikkor 500mm with 1.4x TC, natural light
I probably took way too many images of the House Wren on the hummingbird’s favorite perch but I feel like when a photographic opportunity presents itself I should take full advantage of it so that I don’t have any regrets later on. That strategy has worked for me so far and I’m not about to change now.
Life is good.
Mia
* It seems that the Broad-tailed Hummingbird has abandoned his favorite perch and may have moved into an area where there are wildflowers are still blooming, the flowering shrubs below this perch have finished blooming for the most part.
Click here to see more of my House Wren photos plus facts and information about this species.
Great pics. Love the rich colors, framing and, of course, the detail. Thanks Mia.
There can never be too many images of this delightful bird! 🙂
The wren is my favorite songbird. Thanks for sharing
It is well before dawn here, and seeing this beautiful songster is an excellent start to my morning. Many thanks.
Beautiful capture. I got photos yesterday but mine are not as nice as yours. Everything is just to far away for my lens.
All images are great, but especially the second!!! It really captures the spirit of those little guys so w ell….