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07-MAY-2006 Gary Martin

Wren

Slimbridge, Gloucs

Troglodytes troglodytes
AKA: Winter wren (N America)
The wren is a tiny brown bird, although it is heavier, less slim, than the even smaller goldcrest. It is dumpy, almost rounded, with a fine bill, quite long legs and toes, very short round wings and a short, narrow tail which is sometimes cocked up vertically. For such a small bird it has a remarkably loud voice. It is the commonest UK breeding bird, although it suffers declines during prolonged, severely cold winters.

Canon EOS 20D ,Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
1/250s f/4.0 at 200.0mm iso200 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time07-May-2006 17:27:23
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 20D
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length200 mm
Exposure Time1/250 sec
Aperturef/4
ISO Equivalent200
Exposure Bias
White Balance (-1)
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality (6)
Exposure Programmanual (4)
Focus Distance

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Linda 22-Oct-2016 09:24
I was down at the sea front recently bournemouth and i saw this small bird dark brown plumage and lighter browney colour on its wings was near the base of the promanade and was quite happy to be near people and it had its mate near by
Gill Ewing17-Jun-2015 07:16
Beautiful photos!
Grace 20-Jun-2014 20:31
Hi everyone, I saw a bird today but didn't know what it was. I heard a loud call believing it to be a chick in a nest but it turned out it was a dark brown bird a little bit bigger than a blackbird, with striking light eyes. It had a squarish shaped head and an upright, erect tail. I looked in all my bird field guides and even on the RSPB site to no avail. Does anybody know what it is?
Janet 21-May-2014 16:09
Tallish slim bird up in our tree speckled I think.Longish thin beak
Andrea 28-Apr-2014 16:53
A small bird suddenly landed on my bedroom windowsill a week ago in April; it wasn't a finch, not plump and fluffy as a blue tit but sleek with brown feathers and bright mid blue streaks along its closed wings and medium to small tail. I haven't seen a photo in any of the RSPB or related website. Can anyone identify this lovely bird ?
jill matthews 22-Mar-2013 09:31
in my garden..bit like a pidgeon size Black beak face red head yellow under wings what is it please
terrie 07-Jun-2012 17:25
it was in my garden
terrie 07-Jun-2012 17:24
just see a bullfinch (male) 18.20 07/06/2012,,Risca Newport ,,,,
Debs 20-May-2012 08:27
ive had a new bird coming in my garden. I don't know what it is! It's as big as a magpie with a long tail, but its brown with a bit of black and white. Can anyone help to identify it!
Richard 19-May-2012 11:01
Love these really clear photos. I saw a little sparrow sized bird yesterday that I could not identify. It had orange bars over its eyes and had a darting flight pattern. I don't see it here but will post later when I find out what it was
Kelly 22-Apr-2012 19:21
Hi there,
I have recently purchased a new bridge camera and have enjoyed taking shots of our beautiful birds. I got a shot of one and can not define whether it is a dunnock or a wren, how can I tell the difference.
Pam 11-Feb-2012 10:31
I saw a bird feeding in a friends garden nr the river yesterday in Cambs and did not recognise it. It was a single bird and had a black head, white collar and a black 'bib'. It's back was a tawny brown with black stripy markings. What ever could it be?
Dottie 08-Feb-2012 16:28
My mystery bird is a fieldfare - member of the thrush family and very attractive. we have had several during this snowy weather eating the berries. Dottie.
Libby 13-Mar-2011 22:29
What beautiful photographs.
We have had an entertaining day with family and friends trying to identify a bird in our London suburban garden. From your records it looks like a Redpoll. Wow!Even better than a win against Scotland in the Rugby....well, almost.
I look forward to the next strange visitor to the garden.
Thank you,
Libby, Woodfood Green.
Guest 20-Jan-2011 19:25
Can anyone identify a flock of birds seen in my garden? They were about the size of a thrush but with a bright red crests on their head. They may have had red under their wings too.They had a very melodious trill. Thanks
Mark 05-Apr-2010 13:52
Well impressed with the photographs.It was nice to have all the camera information listed ie. camera type, lens used, shutter speed, film speed etc.. Keep up the excellent work maybe with more British birds of prey? Absolutely loved it.
Jane 04-Apr-2010 10:17
This is a wonderful site for British birds and I'm delighted to have found it - Thanks!
It would have been even better if you could have added their songs!
kerr Mackinnon 31-Mar-2010 17:36
just spotted a wee jenny wren in my back garden, in Milngavie Glasgow
Mr. D. Yetman 03-Feb-2010 09:02
Thank you for your lovely photo`s , was so helpful i saw a jenny in my garden this morning in Southsea Hampshire
Barbara Strain 06-Jan-2010 12:12
Thank you for your wonderful pictures. I have been able to idenitify some birds in my garden, turns out they are Redwings. I have also come across a small duck like bird with a long thin beak. still don't no what it is.

Barbara Strain
Co.Armagh Northern Ireland
Phyllis McGonigle 14-Jul-2008 12:44
Hi
I have really enjoyed looking at your photographs. Being a novice it really made a difference to see who is actually coming to visit in my garden . The birds give so much enjoyment with all their little different characters. I really only get the weekend to watch them but now at least I know which is which - many many thanks
Andrea Sharman 18-Jun-2006 20:04
You helped us identify the birds in our garden with these delightful photos so thank you









Thank you for helping us identify the birds in our garden with these delightful photos