Marsh Wren vs. other wren sp.

[floraphile]

02 Nov 2021 Baldwin co. AL; estuary/delta; among reeds in standing water

I don't see the heavy streaking on the back that the Marsh Wren should have, but the habitat was wrong for Winter Wren

 

[Aidan B]

It's Marsh with that eyeline, tail, posture, and habitat. 

[Peromyscus]

Just now, Aidan B said:

It's Marsh with that eyeline, tail, posture, and habitat. 

I agree

[Quiscalus quiscula]

Apologies for bringing this back up, but why isn't this a Carolina?

[Charlie Spencer]

Too gray and not brown enough on the back, the breast isn't cinammony enough, the tail is too short and isn't streaked, and the chin doesn't appear white enough.

[The Bird Nuts]

I agree with drab Marsh Wren.

[Quiscalus quiscula]

7 minutes ago, Charlie Spencer said:

Too gray and not brown enough on the back, the breast isn't cinammony enough, the tail is too short and isn't streaked, and the chin doesn't appear white enough.

Bewick's? 🤪

Yes, I get Marsh now.

[DLecy]

19 minutes ago, Quiscalus quiscula said:

Bewick's? 🤪

Short tail and light pink legs rule out Bewick’s. Plus, it’s in a marsh. 

[Quiscalus quiscula]

30 minutes ago, DLecy said:

Short tail and light pink legs rule out Bewick’s. Plus, it’s in a marsh. 

Very true. I've seen Carolinas singing in the reeds or by pond edges before, which is why I even thought of it. I see this as marsh now.