The Cobb’s wren is a fairly plain looking little guy, but it does hold the distinction of being one of only two birds endemic to the Falkland Islands. And despite their uniformly brown appearance and rather small size, they do have lots of personality. On my visit, they would regularly land feet away from me to check out what I was up to. They spend most of their time on the ground which makes them very susceptible to predation by rats and other small carnivores. Luckily, there are no rats or foxes on the islands in the Falklands that Cobb’s wrens inhabit. If this should change, however, and rats were accidentally introduced, the Cobb’s wren would be a sure bet for extinction. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 400, f/4 at 1/800th of a second
——- There for the world to see
——- Is our own vulnerability
——- Weep not for failed efforts
——- In the past , its the spirit
——- That will last
——- Better to love and lose they say
——- Than wait to love another day .
Such a sweet little ball of fuzz! Would love to have this guy visit me on a grey morning. Great shot, Sean, with the backdrop of black rocks & day-glow lichen.
Lovely little bird. I love wrens. We have some wonderful wrens in New England: the marsh wren, the Carolina wren and the house wren. They are all feisty little birds with lovely songs.
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The Cobb’s wren is a fairly plain looking little guy, but it does hold the distinction of being one of only two birds endemic to the Falkland Islands. And despite their uniformly brown appearance and rather small size, they do have lots of personality. On my visit, they would regularly land feet away from me to check out what I was up to. They spend most of their time on the ground which makes them very susceptible to predation by rats and other small carnivores. Luckily, there are no rats or foxes on the islands in the Falklands that Cobb’s wrens inhabit. If this should change, however, and rats were accidentally introduced, the Cobb’s wren would be a sure bet for extinction.
——- There for the world to see
——- Is our own vulnerability
——- Weep not for failed efforts
——- In the past , its the spirit
——- That will last
——- Better to love and lose they say
——- Than wait to love another day .
Such a sweet little ball of fuzz! Would love to have this guy visit me on a grey morning. Great shot, Sean, with the backdrop of black rocks & day-glow lichen.
Thanks Laura. Nice to have an appreciate for the less flashy of our feathered and furred friends.
Lovely little bird. I love wrens. We have some wonderful wrens in New England: the marsh wren, the Carolina wren and the house wren. They are all feisty little birds with lovely songs.
Is his beek blue appears to be , lots of contrast in colors of bird against the background of rocks , simple but delightful shot!
Aunt Sue