Once thought to be a monotypic species throughout the northern forests of Europe, Asia, and North America, based on genetics and variation in song patterns, the winter wren was split a few years back into three separate species. The east coast got to keep the original namesake, while western North American populations were changed to Pacific wren. These tiny energetic birds breed on St. Paul, and although inconspicuous by sight, their deafening calls, audible above the busy noise of seabird colonies, are difficult to miss. Click HERE for a video demonstrating the song of a winter wren.
Canon EOS 60D, Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM, ISO-640 f/5.6 @ 1/800 sec.
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