In keeping with the subject of wrens, this little Marsh Wren was photographed at San Jacinto Wildlife Area. Not the sharpest photo, but I was very excited to get a clear view of him at all--they are the ultimate skulker, hiding out in the cattails or reeds, only popping up once in awhile. I liked that this one was out in the open, and even has a bit of a reflection. 10/2/19 Judith Sparhawk
Well Wayne said he is now showing wrens, and I was thinking I didn't have any to show, but in checking, I do have a few to add to the series. Not wanting to step on Wayne's toes, but here is a Cactus Wren photographed at Joshua Tree National Park. The Cactus Wren occurs in desert areas, and builds its nest deep in very spiny cactus plants, and is thus protected from predators. 10/1/19 Judith Sparhawk
Just to add another chickadee to Wayne's postings of "little birds", here is a Boreal Chickadee, a year round resident of much of Canada and Alaska. Rather than the more typical black cap seen on most chickadee species, this one has a brown cap, with pinkish brown flanks. I have seen them in Alberta, Canada, although the Black-capped is much more common, and and seen everywhere, it seems. It was very exciting to see my first Boreal, which I had seen in the field guide for years, but had never seen in real life. This one was photographed at Wagner Natural Area west of Edmonton, Alberta. BTW, I'm not sure of my participation here this weekend, as it is my largest show of the year, and I'll be pretty consumed by it. I'll comment and post as possible. 10/18/19 Judith Sparhawk
