{"id":57549,"date":"2019-05-01T05:46:45","date_gmt":"2019-05-01T11:46:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=57549"},"modified":"2026-05-09T11:28:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T16:28:35","slug":"nesting-house-wrens-and-a-closed-gate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2019\/05\/01\/nesting-house-wrens-and-a-closed-gate\/","title":{"rendered":"Nesting Northern House Wrens And A Closed Gate"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"HouseNorthern House Wren in a natural nesting cavity – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1\/2500, ISO 500, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

I tried to get up into a canyon in the Stansbury Mountains<\/span><\/a> yesterday but was met with a closed gate so I turned my Jeep around and decided that I would explore a different canyon. I am so glad I did because I watched and photographed Northern House Wrens getting ready to nest in a spot I’d never photographed at before.<\/p>\n

The Northern House Wrens are using a natural cavity caused by a branch falling off of a tree some time ago. I watched as a pair of wrens went in and out of the knothole carrying twigs in and sometimes pushing other small materials out.<\/p>\n

\"HouseNorthern House Wren singing in a shaded spot – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1\/200, ISO 500, +1.0 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

This Northern House Wren<\/span><\/a> took a break from nest building to belt out a few songs in a shaded but relatively uncluttered area, I listened to the song and took a few photos of the wren singing. The area behind the wren was so brightly lit that I didn’t think I’d like the photos I took but I did and do!<\/p>\n

There were other species of birds that came into the area and I also saw deer crossing the road above me in the canyon and a Rock Squirrel foraging nearby. It was a peaceful, quiet and thoroughly enjoyable spot to watch the morning unfold.<\/p>\n

I could have let the closed gate bother me but I didn’t. I took another road and did it with delight. Because I went exploring I found a new place to sit, watch, and photograph birds and now I know I need to do that more often to get out of photographic ruts and break away from routines.<\/p>\n

Today marks a 1460-day streak of posting here on my blog which means means I haven’t missed a single day of sharing birds, animals, flora, and scenery for exactly 4 years.<\/p>\n

Life is<\/em> good.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/span><\/a> to see more of my Northern House Wren photos plus facts and information about this species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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