Carolina Wrens - You want Habitat....I got Habitat!

It's always a kick when we think we've prepared for one thing only to find Mother Nature throwing another our way. I recently added a blind and "re-structured" some landscaping in hopes of attracting Towhees and Thrashers into photo range. What I ended up with was a bonanza for Carolina Wrens and hence the following images.

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Well great shots here Steve! Love the Wrens. They are quite comical, I agree. I love the habitats in these. Super job! May I ask what kind of blind you are using? Pics would be nice if possible. Thanks.

Lovely shots, Steve, and a pretty little bird.

Those are great Steve! I really like the last one where the bird is looking so intently at his lunch.
Now tell me, are you pleased you bought the 500mm?

Great results considering the very slow shutter speeds, Steve! There is some blur in that first pic (at 1/40 sec) but the others came out quite well! Maybe try bumping the ISO to get a faster shutter speed. That camera will do a nice job with it! (edit -just had a second look at here and they are remarkably clear for the shutter speeds used. You have a very steady hand! And the habitat setup is perfect, I've been thinking about something similar but am waiting for the snow to go away first.

Ok Steve, your habitat shots are.......too habitat! I can't isolate the bird from the so call HABITAT!
Just j/k pal! These are BEAUTIFUL environmental portraits of the wren. Great detail and timing! Nicely excecuted.

Great shots of the little feller, Steve.
Al

Well, the changes were definitely a success Steve because these look great!

Fantastic shots Steve but a word of caution...watch the wrens or they will evict you from your hide.
Every spring they attempt to take over my garage, I have put nesting boxes up but Noooo they want the garage. Love all the shots well done.

you set up a perfect Wren hunting ground, all those bugs in the rotten wood, Excellent shots!

Nicely done Steve. Number 8 is especially well timed. Good job.

These are great Steve, these little guys always make me smile. Fun birds to have around.

WOW Steve ... I really enjoyed your last Wren set and this one is on par with that ... wrens are super quick little birds and as you can see in shot 2,3 & 4 they do like to hide out of sight, I've yet to get a decent picture of one myself ... as soon as I get a lock ... they are just as quick to be gone, so congratulations for bringing this beautiful bird out from under the the shadows and out into the open for everyone to enjoy ... Again a stunning set Steve ... Well done indeed

Well done indeed!!!

Grizz wrote in post #14029355
Well great shots here Steve! Love the Wrens. They are quite comical, I agree. I love the habitats in these. Super job! May I ask what kind of blind you are using? Pics would be nice if possible. Thanks.

I appreciate your generous comments Craig. Give me a couple of days and I'll happily show you my blind setup.

sparker1 wrote in post #14029372
Lovely shots, Steve, and a pretty little bird.

Thanks Stan, they are one of my local favorites.

2slo wrote in post #14029621
Those are great Steve! I really like the last one where the bird is looking so intently at his lunch.
Now tell me, are you pleased you bought the 500mm?

Your comments are always so gracious and greatly appreciated Mark. Yes, I'm enjoying the 500mm a great deal and felt like it's purchase was within my budget. Good all around!

Wallace River wrote in post #14029623
Great results considering the very slow shutter speeds, Steve! There is some blur in that first pic (at 1/40 sec) but the others came out quite well! Maybe try bumping the ISO to get a faster shutter speed. That camera will do a nice job with it! (edit -just had a second look at here and they are remarkably clear for the shutter speeds used. You have a very steady hand! And the habitat setup is perfect, I've been thinking about something similar but am waiting for the snow to go away first.

Haha Ian, I wish I could take credit for steady hands, but Mr. Gitzo gets most of that credit! I also use a remote release in order to be able to shoot slower shutter speeds. As we know there are trade-offs and sometimes it doesn't work in my favor. Your great attention and comments are always welcome Ian.

cfcRebel wrote in post #14029833
Ok Steve, your habitat shots are.......too habitat! I can't isolate the bird from the so call HABITAT!
Just j/k pal! These are BEAUTIFUL environmental portraits of the wren. Great detail and timing! Nicely excecuted.

I appreciate your comments Fee! I have plenty of images where it's doubtful whether there's a bird in them or not......hmmmm, my next thread.....

CDMOOSE wrote in post #14029875
Great shots of the little feller, Steve.
Al

Thank you for such nice comments Al.

L.J.G. wrote in post #14029887
Well, the changes were definitely a success Steve because these look great!

Much appreciated Lloyd; I was ecstatic to be able to add these to my Wren collection.

cdiver2 wrote in post #14029903
Fantastic shots Steve but a word of caution...watch the wrens or they will evict you from your hide.
Every spring they attempt to take over my garage, I have put nesting boxes up but Noooo they want the garage. Love all the shots well done.

Haha c-d, sounds like the voice of experience. I too have to shooo them from my garage. Thanks for leaving some nice comments.

BGgraphy wrote in post #14029956
you set up a perfect Wren hunting ground, all those bugs in the rotten wood, Excellent shots!

Yes Bret, that I did. I was also happy to be able to capitalize some. Thanks for your nice comments.

Don1 wrote in post #14030034
Nicely done Steve. Number 8 is especially well timed. Good job.

I'll have to admit more luck than skill on #8 Don, but sometimes the "spray and pray" approach works out. Thanks for stopping in...I appreciate it.

Shar824 wrote in post #14031189
These are great Steve, these little guys always make me smile. Fun birds to have around.

I certainly appreciate your very nice comments Sharon. They are like little clowns sometimes and always provide some action.

straker wrote in post #14032955
WOW Steve ... I really enjoyed your last Wren set and this one is on par with that ... wrens are super quick little birds and as you can see in shot 2,3 & 4 they do like to hide out of sight, I've yet to get a decent picture of one myself ... as soon as I get a lock ... they are just as quick to be gone, so congratulations for bringing this beautiful bird out from under the the shadows and out into the open for everyone to enjoy ... Again a stunning set Steve ... Well done indeed

Your comments are very gracious and kind Marco; and greatly appreciated as always. I'm glad you enjoyed them.

CRobH wrote in post #14033963
Well done indeed!!!

I'm glad you like them too Rob, and thanks for stopping in and commenting.