- Small bird
- Lightly barred, warm brown upperparts
- Black-and-white triangular patch on back
- Whitish underparts
- Pale brown flanks
- Long, thin black bill
- White eyebrown
- Dark crown
- Short tail, barred with black
I saw a number of these birds in the reeds at Swan Lake this afternoon. They appeared to be building their nests in the marshy area at the side of the lake. Flitting in and out of the reeds, they surreptitiously collected bits of grass and fluff for their homes. Then, suddenly, one would burst into song, which seemed at odds with their furtive behaviour.
Here's a question for you -- what is the difference between a bulrush and a cattail?
Learn more about the Marsh Wren.
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