Creeping Carolina Wren

Posted by Alan Murphy on Mon Jul 04, 2005 3:10 pm

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Carolina Wren Houston, TX

D2X, 600, 1.4X, Fill.

One of the things I just love about Wrens, is how they creep around looking into every nook and cranny for insects. The posture and pose I managed to get in this frame, sums up this species for me. From the leg position to the intense stare, these guys are fun to watch. Hope you like it.

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by tdunne on Mon Jul 04, 2005 3:25 pm

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Love it, Alan!
Reminds me of a Brown Creeper pose.

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by Denny Malueg on Mon Jul 04, 2005 3:51 pm

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Great shot Alan, like how the wren and tree are same shade of brown.
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by Colin Inman on Mon Jul 04, 2005 3:58 pm

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Certainly do like it Alan. Great pose.

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by Jim Neely on Mon Jul 04, 2005 4:46 pm

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That's an unusual Murphy perch. Bet you had your hands full hauling that around.

I like the unusual pose. I've been watching some Bewicks cavort around the yard, but they haven't been very cooperative about being photographed.

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by Georgina Salup on Mon Jul 04, 2005 4:52 pm

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Woh! that is a perfect match. The bird looks like a continuation of t the tree. Like always, a 10!!!

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by Terence P. Brashear on Mon Jul 04, 2005 4:59 pm

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Thought it was a Brown Creeper from the thumbnail. Cool stuff Alan.

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by Steve Metildi on Mon Jul 04, 2005 5:08 pm

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Great behavior Alan--I also thought it would be a Brown Creeper.

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by ebkw on Mon Jul 04, 2005 5:20 pm

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Love the position you got him in Alan. I have to ask if this is a set-up? If it is, what did you use for bait?

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by john on Mon Jul 04, 2005 5:26 pm

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Looks like he's sneaking up on something. Nice as usual

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by George DeCamp on Mon Jul 04, 2005 5:47 pm

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Sweet shot and what a fantastic BG. Sharp as a tack too Alan, well done!!!

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by Scott Kacos on Mon Jul 04, 2005 5:51 pm

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Beautiful image, Alan. Looks like you accomplished your goal in showing the behavior and personality of the Wren.

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by stevebein on Mon Jul 04, 2005 5:52 pm

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Alan,
Fantastic pose. and composition.

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by Laura Stiefel on Mon Jul 04, 2005 6:09 pm

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Very nice, Alan! I also think this one reminds me of a creeper.

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by Christopher Dodds on Mon Jul 04, 2005 7:02 pm

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Amazing behavior captured so well, Alan.

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by Christina Evans on Mon Jul 04, 2005 7:25 pm

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Wonderful shot of this behavior. Different from most of your other (superb) images (though excellent background as always) -- nice to see something this unique.

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by mrhughj on Mon Jul 04, 2005 7:33 pm

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We should all show the same intensity with every image that we take! This is spectacular, Alan!

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by Alan Murphy on Mon Jul 04, 2005 7:39 pm

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ebkw wrote:Love the position you got him in Alan. I have to ask if this is a set-up? If it is, what did you use for bait?

Eleanor, this was a set up for a Woodpecker, and while waiting, this Wren came by. Most yards here have a Carolina Wren in them. If you introduce a new log, they will come check it out, so it's just a matter of waiting. I just got lucky.

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by KK Hui on Mon Jul 04, 2005 7:39 pm