In the middle of photographing White-tailed Deer bucks, a surprise Marsh Wren popped up close to me, and I quickly changed my focus to take images of the wren.
Saucy Marsh Wren at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge – Canon R7, handheld, f9, 1/1600, ISO 1600, +0.3 EV, Canon EF 100-400mm II at 349mm, natural light
I haven’t photographed a Marsh Wren since leaving Utah, so I was delighted to see and take photos of this one at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
From what I understand, according to the Merlin app, Marsh Wrens aren’t all that common in Sequoyah County, which made this one special to me.
Marsh Wren surprise at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge – Canon R7, handheld, f9, 1/1600, ISO 1600, +0.3 EV, Canon EF 100-400mm II at 349mm, natural light
But this wren was even more special to me because it seemed to be following me. When I moved, the wren moved—not away from me, but keeping about the same distance between us.
I do wish I had realized my lens was zoomed to 349mm instead of 400mm. I had been photographing the deer and didn’t need it zoomed all the way to 400mm at that point.
I could have taken more frame-filling images of the wren than I did. Oops!
Marsh Wren with an eye on me – Canon R7, handheld, f9, 1/1600, ISO 1600, +0.3 EV, Canon EF 100-400mm II at 349mm, natural light
Still, I was thrilled to have this saucy little Marsh Wren in my viewfinder for as long as I did. A while later, I believe this same wren was in front of me again for a second session with her or him.
It was a very busy morning at the refuge. White-tailed Deer, a Pileated Woodpecker, and a flurry of Snow Geese photos should appear on my pages soon!
Life is good.
Mia
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