Awww, I hope they survive; and am glad you have the place that they can survive on, the knowledge to share with us about them, and the heart and soul to care for these and all creatures !
I was not aware there was such a bird! And that it is here in our county! Wonderful that he came to sing for you, so you could share it with all of us. Thank you for the introduction Diane!
I was wondering!? Mitchell Creek goes thru our common ground, which is a flood plain, so perhaps...? I will have to take a stroll on our trails with the Merlin app, to see what it hears!! Thank you for the reminder to go do that!!
Your sedge wren's lovely song woke my elderly heeler, sleeping beside my chair. She's half-blind and nearly deaf, but she heard that trill and lifted her head eagerly. So very sweet to see. Thank you, Diane.
Yes, the one you have used to be considered the same as the Winter Wren of North America. And it does look just the same to me. But the science folks got in there and split them into two species. It's OK, I love them all. Thanks for commenting.
Thank you for this post! We hear the Sedge Wrens here a lot this year - had been missing them the past 4 - DROUGHT! But the entire region is soaked beyond reason now and the Sedge Wrens aren't having trouble finding damp/wet habitat here now! Ever since we moved to our current location 22+ years ago we have heard these birds at the oddest hours...often after dark and well into the night...these poor little birds are sleep deprived!!! Ha! Love it!
At least you aren't suffering from losing your own sleep over their songs. Some folks don't like hearing birds at night. But I've noticed that Homo sapiens is not an especially quiet species and is in no position to squawk!
I was unaware of this delightful little guy. I've lived long in dry lands, or non-marshy country. Thanks for providing habitat Diane, not only for the sedge wren, but for your readers as we fly searching, searching..
Loved the audio and the post! I remember the first sedge wren I ever saw and heard, on Little St Simon's Island in Georgia. Mostly I hear marsh wrens in the wetlands of the mid-Atlantic.
It's so enjoyable to see your photos, hear their song, and read your vibrant descriptions. Thank you.
Thank you Nancy.
“And welcome travelers”. Love that. Thank you.
great series of photos, too!
Thank you Larry!
Awww, I hope they survive; and am glad you have the place that they can survive on, the knowledge to share with us about them, and the heart and soul to care for these and all creatures !
I treasure our shared love of birds, and thank you for commenting
I was not aware there was such a bird! And that it is here in our county! Wonderful that he came to sing for you, so you could share it with all of us. Thank you for the introduction Diane!
you probably have them on your land, at least if you have a wet area somewhere
I was wondering!? Mitchell Creek goes thru our common ground, which is a flood plain, so perhaps...? I will have to take a stroll on our trails with the Merlin app, to see what it hears!! Thank you for the reminder to go do that!!
I love the bird call. I’m not good with bird songs, but I know when the mourning doves have returned to my city neighborhood every spring.
It is such fun to "see" birds with our ears. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Your sedge wren's lovely song woke my elderly heeler, sleeping beside my chair. She's half-blind and nearly deaf, but she heard that trill and lifted her head eagerly. So very sweet to see. Thank you, Diane.
What a heartwarming story. Thank you for sharing that. I'll bet your heeler is a sweet soul.
Far out there, in the damp wild fields,
a Sedge Wren
trills his sweet notes, like a pro!
His rhythm sticks in my mind,
reminiscent of...another time?
Quite the Specialist, he is...
in the meadows
damp marshy...
wild with grass and sedge near the ground.
He knows just where to find these spots,
though it’s sometimes a bit of a squeeze.
Of course, he’s clever,
No need to get down on his...knees!!
Sue ;<))
Thank you for your sweet interpretation
Though I did "steal" your fine words! Naughty me!
But such a fun challenge. I love words and birds!
Sue
Lovely to see and hear the Sedge Wren, we have a different species of wren over here in Scotland
Yes, the one you have used to be considered the same as the Winter Wren of North America. And it does look just the same to me. But the science folks got in there and split them into two species. It's OK, I love them all. Thanks for commenting.
That's interesting, I didn't realise that the European Wren used to be considered the same as the American Winter Wren
We have a Caroline wren that is singing to us hoping for a mate. We are on the
Northern part of his territory. He is persistent.
Love his song.
Thanks for sharing your song!
I adore Carolina Wrens. We don't get them here in Iowa every year, but when we do, I'm always thrilled to hear his rollicking song.
Carolina Wrens are one of my favorites also. One used to hang out at our yardland in Oklahoma.
Thank you for the audio and the beautiful writing. I did not know this bird.
Glad you like it. I always feel like the bird's song is half, and maybe the more exciting half. Thanks for commenting.
I’ve never heard this song before! It’s lovely.
I have heard this voice all my life...and now I know the singer!! thank you! xoxo
That is satisfying. Thanks for the report!
Thank you for this post! We hear the Sedge Wrens here a lot this year - had been missing them the past 4 - DROUGHT! But the entire region is soaked beyond reason now and the Sedge Wrens aren't having trouble finding damp/wet habitat here now! Ever since we moved to our current location 22+ years ago we have heard these birds at the oddest hours...often after dark and well into the night...these poor little birds are sleep deprived!!! Ha! Love it!
At least you aren't suffering from losing your own sleep over their songs. Some folks don't like hearing birds at night. But I've noticed that Homo sapiens is not an especially quiet species and is in no position to squawk!
Night "music" , whether birds or mammals, insects or amphibians is bliss!
I was unaware of this delightful little guy. I've lived long in dry lands, or non-marshy country. Thanks for providing habitat Diane, not only for the sedge wren, but for your readers as we fly searching, searching..
I completely agree. But about the noise of distant freeways, that mammal noise not so much.
Loved the audio and the post! I remember the first sedge wren I ever saw and heard, on Little St Simon's Island in Georgia. Mostly I hear marsh wrens in the wetlands of the mid-Atlantic.
I hear Marsh Wrens less often here on my land in southeast Iowa, but they are certainly in the area. Thanks for commenting.