The Country Side of New Jersey
House Wren 4 - Diving In
Posted by Betty (Phillipsburg, United States) on 30 June 2008 in Animal & Insect.
This house wren set up housekeeping in my clothesline pole. How it fits in that pipe is a mystery to me! But it works all day bringing back all kinds of insects, spiders and worms!
@Masoud Nahali: Thank you, Masoud.
Stephen Phillips from San Francisco, United States
If I hadn't seen the previous images in this series - and if denied your narrative - this would be a very odd photo to decipher. Great fun, Betty.
30 Jun 2008 7:42am
@Stephen Phillips: It would be like... guess the bird! :-) Thank you, Stephen.
@Craig: Thanks, Craig!
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Your house wren series is wonderful Betty, you've captured this busy little bird brilliantly.
30 Jun 2008 10:49am
@MaryB: Thank you so much, Mary!
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Only Moms would take a plunge like that, love it briiliant shot, gosh you're patient ;)
30 Jun 2008 10:51am
@Lorraine: My daughter and granddaughter though I was crazy! :-) Thanks, Lorraine!
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
AHA! NOW I see how she does it. Those well-placed bolts in the pipe must be both a help and a hindrance!
GREAT SHOTS - 5 stars each!
30 Jun 2008 11:10am
@Judy: Thank you, Judy!
@MJ: Thank you, MJ.
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
This is a "BIG SMILE" shot for today. I love it.
30 Jun 2008 12:02pm
@Viewfinder: Thank you, Glenn!
Ekaputra Tupamahu from Malang, Indonesia
wow sooo unique. what is he doing there?
30 Jun 2008 12:28pm
@Ekaputra Tupamahu: It has food for the babies in a nest in the pole!
@vu@granby - Wolfgang: Thanks!
Chris from South Jersey, United States
How funny to see only this end of the bird - well done....
30 Jun 2008 1:03pm
@Chris: I had a lot of "this end" shots, but this was the best one, and I wanted to show the bird jumping into the pole! Thanks, Chris!
Sammi from New Jersey, United States
Like Brandi said... Shake your tail feather... :P
30 Jun 2008 1:52pm
@Cheryl: Thanks, Cheryl!
Peter Miller from Lichfield, United Kingdom
Good shot, I wonder what the next installment will be
30 Jun 2008 2:20pm
@Peter Miller: Thanks, Peter... have to wait until tomorrow! :-)
@Helma: Thank you, Helma.
Observing from Local, United Kingdom
Head first.... it's amazing how it's built a nest there.
30 Jun 2008 4:10pm
@Observing: Just think, how did it start the nest without the pieces falling to the bottom of the pole? Maybe the pole is full of twigs and such up to the level of the nest? I would love to see inside the pole.
@Hamid.R: Thank you.
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
An interesting view, in that it captures the action well, I can almost hear those chicks crying out for food.
30 Jun 2008 4:21pm
@Richard_Irwin: When you stand on my deck you can hear the chicks. When you stand next to the pole, it sounds like they are just about head level.
Tracey from New Port Richey Florida, United States
love these pictures they are crisp clear and very well done.
30 Jun 2008 4:44pm
@Tracey: Thank you, Tracey.
@Earnest: Thank you, Earnest.
@Evelyne Dubos: Thank you, Evelyne.
Konica Minolta MAXXUM 7D
1/200 second
F/8.0
ISO 100
600 mm (35mm equiv.)