Spring is most definitely here. Yesterday, outside the study window, two blue wrens were ‘playing’ together practically all day. Their behaviour was quite repetative so that made it easier to catch on film, although they also insisted (as little birds often do) on hopping around erratically, making it hard to get a nice shot. Below are the photos I took that turned out okay. Mel and Jess also took some photos and I should get the nice ones up here too.
What was interesting was how the female (the ‘plain’ brown one) would perch on a flower stem and call out to her mate. I have never been so close to a bird when it has been calling and it was absolutely beautiful. I should try to record the call for you - they are back today!
Watching the male was interesting too although he was harder to get on camera. See, while the female would sit and call, he would try and creep up on her so he was moving almost constantly. Of course the male never caught up to the female and they continued to chase each other round the garden. Interestingly, they seemed to always come back to the spot just outside the window.
I love spring.
