Marsh Wren in a Greasewood – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/640, ISO 500, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
The first bird I photographed yesterday at Farmington Bay WMA yesterday was a curious Marsh Wren perched in a Greasewood bush that seemed to have an eye on me. When the wren popped out into an opening in the Greasewood I was ready because I had watched it moving through the bush.
Our Marsh Wrens aren’t singing or calling as much now as they did earlier this year when it was their breeding season but I still hear them on occasion. Marsh Wrens are year round residents here in northern Utah. During the winter they can be harder to find because they simply aren’t as noisy then.
I hadn’t been to Farmington Bay WMA in months. There were some changes since my last visit. More houses are being built nearby which has taken the “out in the country feeling” away from Farmington Bay and the construction from the West Davis Corridor is ongoing. What a mess.
For me though my visit was to say goodbye to my friend Billy Fenimore. I wasn’t able to attend his memorial after we lost him in May. I knew that my first trip to Farmington Bay after his passing would be the time to do that. It was hard because Billy was truly a wonderful man and friend and he is sorely missed by me and so many others.
Life is good. Treasure every moment.
Mia
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I love the contrasts and depth of this shot. The detail is subtle…but there. Thanks Mia.
I am so glad that your ‘goodbye’ trip was blessed with this little charmer.
It’s really nice to see this bird up close….they are always moving so fast!
Thanks!