Thursday, January 6, 2011

The Bewitching Bewick's Wren

House Wrens and Marsh Wrens are two of the most common wrens found throughout the United States. But those of us in the Southwest and West have the added benefit of seeing another lovely wren, the Bewick's Wren.

Named after the famed 18th century British ornithologist, Thomas Bewick, the Bewick's Wren is a small-bodied bird with a slightly downcurved bill. But its big claim to fame is its conspicuous and dashing white eyebrow. It gives it a sort of distinguished, Clark Gable look and makes it an easy bird to spot in your backyard.

Here are a few photos of this bewitching little bird, including one of its sexy rear end. At least sexy to other Bewick's Wrens, one presumes.






8 comments:

  1. Fantastic! They look very similar to Carolina Wrens. Such cute, diminutive birds. Awesome series!

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  2. Adorable! Yes he looks a lot like Carolina Wren..I love cute little wrens! I have a Carolina Wren at my feeders...

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  3. I was in an area of the country that CWs and BWs occasionally overlap so I studied up on the differences between them. It isn't so easy to figure out. I have a few pics of wrens that I can't figure out.

    Thank you for sharing such a great series.

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  4. Very cute wren! It does look similiar to our Carolina Wren!

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  5. Thanks for illustrating once again that Wrens are the cutest of all possible birds.

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  6. Thanks for all the kind comments and observations, everyone. The wrens are beautiful little birds, I agree.

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  7. What a cutie! I would have to study the differences to tell this wren from our Carolina wren. Its not obvious at first glance. The pair of Carolina's that come around my door each morning give me my first smile of the day. Their bobbing and chattering is truly a gift to the morning! Great images!

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