The Marsh Wren is a small, highly vocal wren found in wetlands across North America, characterized by its streaked back and habit of clinging to reeds. It is known for its intricate song and nest-building.
Where to spot
Breeds in marshes and wetlands across North America, from southern Canada to Mexico. Northern populations migrate south for winter. Found in cattail, sedge, and reed marshes.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, bubbling, and often buzzy song emanating from dense marsh vegetation. Look for it clinging to vertical stems or making short flights over the reeds; it rarely perches prominently in the open.
When to spot
Breeding season (spring-summer) in its northern range, migration in fall and spring. Most active and vocal during early mornings and evenings.
Where to spot
Breeds in marshes and wetlands across North America, from southern Canada to Mexico. Northern populations migrate south for winter. Found in cattail, sedge, and reed marshes.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, bubbling, and often buzzy song emanating from dense marsh vegetation. Look for it clinging to vertical stems or making short flights over the reeds; it rarely perches prominently in the open.
When to spot
Breeding season (spring-summer) in its northern range, migration in fall and spring. Most active and vocal during early mornings and evenings.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Male Marsh Wrens are prolific nest builders, constructing numerous unfinished 'dummy' nests, with the female selecting one to complete and use for eggs.
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