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mole · Nov 5, 2009, 6:38 AM

Late autumn seems to be a very busy time for our local Wren populations - lots of song and call, lots of activity at old nest sites....
But they never seem to hold still! Until yesterday, I have never gotten a even slightly useable wren photo. I was out on the trail most of yesterday, clearing fallen trees and checking some beaver populations. Stopped for a few minutes for a quick rest & snack, when this Carolina Wren came by to check me out. I just had time for one quick shot, but I think it came out pretty well. What do you think?

snostorm · Nov 5, 2009, 1:43 PM

Hi mole,

I also think it came out very well, especially considering that it was taken at 250mm (you seem to be able to get the most out of this lens). These little guys are tough to catch, I usually shoot the smaller guys at significantly greater distances and 2-3x the FL, and still find them skittish and difficult since they never stop moving and seem to consider everything a threat to their well being.

Very well captured in a very typical wren (tail up) pose!

Scott

mtclimber · Nov 5, 2009, 2:19 PM

Another great shot, Mole, congratulations-

As Scott mentioned you are getting a whole lot out of that new/old lens.

Sarah Joyce

gjtoth · Nov 5, 2009, 2:40 PM

That's about as good as it gets! Excellent.

Goldwinger · Nov 5, 2009, 2:42 PM

Really nice shot Mole!

Keltech · Nov 5, 2009, 5:18 PM

Nicely done!

These small birds are awfully hard to get near. They seem to have a distance gauge and if you breach the minimum distance they are "exit stage left".

I am assuming you took this with the Tamaron? If so you got very nice detail with it fully extended. I have found mine not at all disappointing at the full 250mm.

Lou

Rodney9 · Nov 5, 2009, 10:20 PM

Well done, good shot.

Rodney

Gumnut · Nov 6, 2009, 5:41 AM

thats an excellent one off shot
wow
well done

our wrens (not really wrens but we call them wrens) are in breeding plumage at the moment, i will have to see if i can get a photo of one to share
they are skittish too, and i will likely need more than one photo attempt lol

have you tried imitating the call to arouse curiosity ?

mole · Nov 7, 2009, 10:58 AM

Scott - thanks! It really was just a lucky shot - I happened to be sitting still behind a thin screen of cedars (notice the greenish tint around his wing from the OOF cedar), and he happened by!

Gitoth - thanks so much - they sure are cute birds, and that was a very pretty setting...

GW - thanks!

Lou - Yes, this was with the Tamron 18-250 - my usual trail lens. It does do quite well at all lengths!

Rodney - thanks!

John - I would love to see some photos of your wrens.
Yes, I have used various calls to try to get birds closer - mostly when leading hikes. Have never thought to try it for photographing them - that's a great idea! (don't know why I never thought of it, but will deifinitely try it.)

Nov 5, 2009, 6:38 AM	#1
mole Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,168	Just one Wren shot Late autumn seems to be a very busy time for our local Wren populations - lots of song and call, lots of activity at old nest sites.... But they never seem to hold still! Until yesterday, I have never gotten a even slightly useable wren photo. I was out on the trail most of yesterday, clearing fallen trees and checking some beaver populations. Stopped for a few minutes for a quick rest & snack, when this Carolina Wren came by to check me out. I just had time for one quick shot, but I think it came out pretty well. What do you think? Attached Images

Nov 5, 2009, 2:40 PM	#4
gjtoth Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Louisville, KY, USA Posts: 373	That's about as good as it gets! Excellent. __________________ Gary <><~~~~~~~~~~~ Olympus E-410 Olympus SP590UZ Canon A1000 http://toths.us/GJT -- Joshua 24:15

Nov 5, 2009, 2:42 PM	#5
Goldwinger Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Winter Haven, Florida Posts: 3,225	Really nice shot Mole! __________________ GW Life's a breeze on a Goldwing...

Nov 5, 2009, 10:20 PM	#7
Rodney9 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane , Queensland, Australia Posts: 2,940	Well done, good shot. Rodney __________________

Nov 6, 2009, 5:41 AM	#8
Gumnut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 908	thats an excellent one off shot wow well done our wrens (not really wrens but we call them wrens) are in breeding plumage at the moment, i will have to see if i can get a photo of one to share they are skittish too, and i will likely need more than one photo attempt lol have you tried imitating the call to arouse curiosity ? __________________ www.johndolphin.net/photos

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Nov 5, 2009, 1:43 PM	#2
snostorm Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago Suburb, IL, USA Posts: 1,894	Hi mole, I also think it came out very well, especially considering that it was taken at 250mm (you seem to be able to get the most out of this lens). These little guys are tough to catch, I usually shoot the smaller guys at significantly greater distances and 2-3x the FL, and still find them skittish and difficult since they never stop moving and seem to consider everything a threat to their well being. Very well captured in a very typical wren (tail up) pose! Scott

Nov 5, 2009, 2:19 PM	#3
mtclimber Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 10,673	Another great shot, Mole, congratulations- As Scott mentioned you are getting a whole lot out of that new/old lens. Sarah Joyce

Nov 5, 2009, 5:18 PM	#6
Keltech Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Andover, Massachusetts Posts: 780	Nicely done! These small birds are awfully hard to get near. They seem to have a distance gauge and if you breach the minimum distance they are "exit stage left". I am assuming you took this with the Tamaron? If so you got very nice detail with it fully extended. I have found mine not at all disappointing at the full 250mm. Lou

Nov 7, 2009, 10:58 AM	#9
mole Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,168	Scott - thanks! It really was just a lucky shot - I happened to be sitting still behind a thin screen of cedars (notice the greenish tint around his wing from the OOF cedar), and he happened by! Gitoth - thanks so much - they sure are cute birds, and that was a very pretty setting... GW - thanks! Lou - Yes, this was with the Tamron 18-250 - my usual trail lens. It does do quite well at all lengths! Rodney - thanks! John - I would love to see some photos of your wrens. Yes, I have used various calls to try to get birds closer - mostly when leading hikes. Have never thought to try it for photographing them - that's a great idea! (don't know why I never thought of it, but will deifinitely try it.)