Wednesday, 6 April 2011

A Wren in the Pocket

Several times I have tried, and failed, to capture any photos of the Great Tit at the nest box. Each time I have gone down the garden and found cover to observe the box I have noticed a Wren in that area. Today I saw her fly up to one of the roosting pockets which hang on the side of my shed. You could have knocked me down with a feather.

Roosting Pocket

Can you see what I could see?
Have a closer look.

Wren Nesting in a Roosting Pocket

Lots of moss.  The Wren had disappeared inside. I waited patiently and after a short while she appeared at the entrance.

Wren

Wren

After making sure the coast was clear she flew down to the area behind the greenhouse where I keep all my garden junk.

Wren

It is right next to the shed and the grass round there has plenty of moss so she doesn't have far to go to gather more material.

Wren

Wren Collecting Moss

I'm looking forward to future developments. The beauty is I can see that roosting pocket from the kitchen window so I can keep an eye on things without disturbing her.
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18 comments:

  1. ADRIAN6 April 2011 at 11:44

    WOW! These are the best Wren pictures I've ever seen..........brilliant! Let us pray for a brood of Wrenlets.

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  2. Midmarsh John6 April 2011 at 12:01

    Thank you Adrian. She was so busy she took little notice of me. A 400mm lens helped and the fact that I had the 50D on rapid shooting so there were some decent shots among the three dozen that I took.

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  3. ShySongbird6 April 2011 at 12:26

    Absolutely beautiful photos John, such a treat to see them!

    I have had two of those roosting pockets in the garden for a couple of years now and am pretty sure they have never been used for anything. I was thinking of getting rid of them but after seeing what has happened there I shall leave them. What a lovely and exciting discovery! I do hope the nest is successful and that we may see the results eventually.

    I somehow missed your last post but have just caught up with and enjoyed it. Lovely photo of the Blackbird with the nesting material...it's all happening in your garden :)

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  4. Midmarsh John6 April 2011 at 13:02

    Thank you Jan.
    The pockets were supposed to be for birds like Sparrows to roost in over winter but saw no signs of occupation. I never expected one to be used for nesting so it was just chance that I noticed the Wren.
    I just wish the Great Tits would make their minds up to nest in the box. I must have a sneak peek at the Robin box to see if that shows signs of occupation.

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  5. Rohrerbot6 April 2011 at 14:54

    Wonderful pics!!!! That is such a great looking nest. Thanks for sharing!

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  6. Glo6 April 2011 at 16:23

    How exciting is that! Just amazing, and what a lovely little wren. The roosting pocket lined with moss looks very cosy. An unexpected pleasure for you...and us :)

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  7. John6 April 2011 at 20:34

    Hi John,
    Great group of shots of little `Jenny`. Wrens never seem to nest where you think they will do they! I too hope for a healthy group of wrenlets.
    J
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  8. Midmarsh John7 April 2011 at 08:50

    Thank you for visiting Rohrerbot and for leaving a comment.

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  9. Midmarsh John7 April 2011 at 08:51

    Very exciting Glo. I could hardly believe my eyes that such a shy bird would nest where I could see it easily. Lots more moss has been added so the entrance is tiny now.

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  10. Midmarsh John7 April 2011 at 08:53

    Thank you John. It couldn't have been in a better place to grab some clear photos.

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  11. Roy7 April 2011 at 10:49

    This is just brilliant John.

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  12. holdingmoments7 April 2011 at 18:15

    That's great John. Let's hope she has plenty of youngsters, for us all to see.

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  13. Aunt Tina7 April 2011 at 19:53

    Brilliant photos!
    Wren's are among my favorites. Something endearing about them. I too just accidently found my carolina wrens have built a nest in a very unexpected place here too :D

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  14. GB8 April 2011 at 00:27

    Adrian was correct. Wonderful Wren photos.

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  15. Midmarsh John8 April 2011 at 09:03

    It is very exciting Roy. I hope she manages to raise a brood.

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  16. Midmarsh John8 April 2011 at 09:04

    I hope so Keith.

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  17. Midmarsh John8 April 2011 at 09:07

    Thank you Aunt T. They are such unassuming little birds which just get on with their lives so quietly.

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  18. Midmarsh John8 April 2011 at 09:08

    Thank you for visiting GB and for your kind comment.

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Thank you for visiting. Hope you enjoyed the pictures. Any comment, or correction to any information or identification I get wrong, is most welcome. John

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