Sing in Spring

I've heard the voice of this little wren in the bushes around my patio  -- echoing through my back yard as if through a megaphone.  So much volume coming out of this little feathered bit of avian life.

Today it actually perched in the top of the pine that grows in our neighbors yard and hangs its branches over into the corner of our back yard.  As it declared its territory I dare not infringe -  instead I stayed on my side of the yard and used the digital zoom to captured its aria of spring.

I was hoping another Bewick would respond.  Perhaps now would be a good time to find a wren box and place it in a safe nesting spot.



Comments

Jan n Jer said…
I just love to hear the birds singing! What a wondedrful way to wake up in the morning!
3:45 PM, March 10, 2012
bichonpawz said…
Always a good sign of spring Pamela!
12:16 AM, March 11, 2012
Far Side of Fifty said…
I can hardly wait to hear something similar in my yard:)
2:02 PM, March 11, 2012
Claudia said…
mmmmm....I love hearing birds singing!!
6:39 PM, March 11, 2012
Intense Guy said…
Such a lovely aural experience... and that big bold blue sky is purty too!!

Did ya find a wren box?
1:46 PM, March 12, 2012
Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise) said…
Isn't that the sweetest!!!

I just adore the birds and they are certainly makin' their presence know 'round here lately. Heck, I can even hear the peepers tonight!

God bless ya sweetie and have yourself a sunshiny kinda day tomorrow!!! :o)
6:09 PM, March 12, 2012
grammy said…
Yes... good sound to help us think of Spring (o:
12:07 PM, March 13, 2012
Peter said…
Lovely story... Did I tell you that I'm a dedicated bird watcher too???
BTW if you wonder why I'm not commenting... I can't read the word verification letters.
5:41 AM, March 24, 2012
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