March Western Marsh-Wren
Three years ago today, I spotted a Marsh Wren in the marsh of Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge and stopped to take photos of the wren singing out in the open.
Immature Western Marsh-Wren In Late Summer
Two days ago, as I was driving along the auto tour route at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, I spotted a cute yet somewhat grumpy-looking immature Western Marsh-Wren.
Snow Weary And Needing A Bird Fix
More fresh snow on the ground this morning. I am snow weary. What I need is a bird, nature, gone exploring in the wild fix with no real or clear return time.
Western Marsh-Wren At Bear River MBR
This morning I am sharing this photo of a tiny Western Marsh-Wren hanging upside down in the marsh at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge simply because I like it.
Western Marsh-Wren At Farmington Bay WMA
The first bird I photographed yesterday at Farmington Bay WMA yesterday was a curious Western Marsh-Wren perched in a Greasewood bush that seemed to have an eye on me.
October Western Marsh-Wren
Four years ago I found a Western Marsh-Wren perched on a Cocklebur on a bright October morning in the wetlands of the refuge.
Listening To A Western Marsh-Wren Serenade
I spent a few minutes with a singing Western Marsh-Wren that I spotted in the marsh at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge last week. The tiny wren wasn't close so pointing him out was no easy task.
Western Marsh-Wren Nesting Season Begins In March
On my last visit to Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge I heard the unmistakable song of a Western Marsh-Wren singing and throughout the morning I heard more of their songs.
It’s Nesting Season For Western Marsh-Wrens In Utah
By using a vehicle as a mobile blind I was able to photograph the wrens as they sang, searched for nesting materials, defended their breeding territories and built their nests from a distance.
Autumn Western Marsh-Wrens In Northern Utah
Western Marsh-Wrens are year round residents here in northern Utah and this week I've photographed them in the marshes of both Farmington Bay WMA and Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.
Western Marsh-Wren Nesting Season Has Begun At Bear River MBR
Western Marsh-Wren nesting season has begun here in northern Utah and in my opinion one of the best places to see, listen to and photograph them is from the auto tour route at Bear River MBR.
Nest Building Western Marsh-Wren Plus A Surprise Ferruginous Hawk And FOY Swainson’s Hawk
Mostly today's post is about a nest building Western Marsh-Wren but I'm including an unexpected hawk I also found on my way out to the auto tour loop.
November Western Marsh-Wren at Farmington Bay WMA
While looking for an image in my archives I came across this photo of a Western Marsh-Wren making a funny face while doing the splits on some cattails at Farmington Bay WMA and wanted to share it.
Autumn Western Marsh-Wren at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
This Western Marsh-Wren popped up into clear view to briefly perch and looks towards me before it dove back down into the vegetation.
Bear River MBR Western Marsh-Wren Perched On Rushes
Western Marsh-Wrens are small, brown, secretive birds with dark caps, thin bills, whitish eyelines and bold black and white patterns on their backs that usually hold their tails in an upright position.
Mixture of Spring Birds at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
I was so happy to photograph this mixture of spring birds at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge that I had a hard time picking out which birds and which photos to share.
Listening for Western Marsh-Wren Songs – Sounds of Early Spring
I will be listening for the male Western Marsh-Wren songs at the pond nearby and the marshes at Farmington Bay WMA and Bear River MBR and waiting to see them pop up on top of the cattails, phrags and rushes.
Western Marsh-Wren Splits
In this Western Marsh-Wren image it would have been great to have a clear view of both of the wren's feet but I had a bent over cattail stalk in the way.
Autumn Western Marsh-Wren at Farmington Bay
I was delighted by several tiny Western Marsh-Wrens foraging in some cattails close enough to photograph with autumn colors in the background.
Western Marsh-Wren Nesting Season Begins Soon
The males will start singing before too long and the Western Marsh-Wren nesting season in Utah will begin.
Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge and A Western Marsh-Wren
Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge looks beautiful this time of the year so I took a few images of it with my cell phone and a short video when I was there two days ago.
Quiet Morning Spent with the Birds of Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
I headed up to Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge yesterday morning and I am very glad I did because of the wonderful birds I saw.
Highlights From Yesterdays Trip To Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge is always a delight and I never know exactly what I might see when I am there which suits my spontaneous nature perfectly.
Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge After Spring Has Sprung
The snow has melted in the Salt Lake Valley where temps have been unseasonably warm thanks to the "Pineapple Express" and although winter hasn't left it has begun to feel like spring which means it won't be long before spring has sprung up all over Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge!
Western Marsh-Wrens
I photographed these male Western Marsh-Wrens during breeding season when they were calling on their territories, while the male and female are alike in most aspects the exception is that only the males sing. And sing they do!
Midges And Birds – Food For Thought
This is the time of the year that "midges" are as thick as flies on you-know-what at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.