Taken on a rather dreary afternoon In late May. The Jenny Wren is one of the uks smallest birds, regarded as a woodland bird it can be seen in a multitude of other places from gardens, hedgerows etc, in this case the edge of our local river.... Always busy, this little chap was patrolling the margins looking for the insect hatch so prevalent in May Their diet includes invertebrates, insects, insect larvae, spiders, millipedes, snails and even berries and seeds. Wren calls vary from the longer warbles especially in breeding season to the much sharper clicks or alarm calls often given out by males defending their territory or warning of danger..These clicks are mirrored by the characteristic bobbing often seen. Unlike many birds they call throughout the year making them rather easy to find. The alarm call can be a good indicator of something else predatory or threatening nearby so worth keeping an eye open. The scientific name suggested they live in caves but relates to the the fact they live in enclosed dwellings... Holes in trees, banks sides, rock crevices can be used but also free-hanging structures on branches, logs or old root structures can also be picked for potential nest sites. The Male builds several nests that are generally constructed out of grass, moss, twigs, bark, rootlets, feathers and hair. Once built the female will choose one and finish it off by lining the nest with soft material ready for egg laying... The Wren like the Robin has often been my saviour after a session on the river without much luck, bold in nature, full of character they are definitely one of my favourite little birds. Hope you like it...Grant
Posted on: Mon, 18 Aug 2014 10:08:07 +0000
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