October Marsh Wren perched on a Cocklebur – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/1000, ISO 500, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
Autumn arrives with a splash of color even in the marshes of Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge in northern Utah. Four years ago I found a Marsh Wren perched on a Cocklebur on a bright October morning in the wetlands of the refuge.
Marsh Wrens are perky, active, and sometimes secretive during the fall and because they aren’t singing like they do in the spring there are people who think they have migrated away from this area but Marsh Wrens are year round residents here in northern Utah.
By paying attention and watching for movement in the marsh vegetation Marsh Wrens can still be found in the fall and winter at the refuge and other marshes surrounding the Great Salt Lake.
I adore these tiny wrens and will photograph them every time I find them in my viewfinder.
Life is good.
Mia
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Another beautiful image. I Iike that habitat is part of the picture.
Such a lovely fall photo. I love all the year round wrens in Southern Utah. I wish we had a few more in Northern Utah.
I like the way the yellow leaf behind him allows him to “pop” a little in the shot. 🙂
Yet another charmer. I completely understand why you photograph them every chance you get.
Love your Marsh Wren still life! Thanks for sharing.
I hear Marsh Wrens wherever I find long reeds but I consider myself very lucky if I find one to photograph. I tend to zero in on their lovely call & start photographing whether I see the bird or not. I have actually been lucky doing that.