bjragucci Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 I saw this wren today in Northeast Ohio. Photos were taken toward the sun, so not good lighting, the third photo I did auto adjust for the colors which darkened it a bit. Merlin Says Sedge Wren, but I know Merlin can be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akandula Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 I would agree with Merlin and say that this is a Sedge Wren. Based on that streaky upper shoulder, the only two choices can be a Sedge and a Marsh. Sedges differ from Marshes due to the fully barred wings and the lack of obvious white eyebrow. Also, Sedge Wrens are usually lighter in color. If I am correct, this is a very nice find! This species is normally very hard to spot unless it perches up to sing. Did you see this in a marshy or grassy area? Sedges tend to stick to grassy areas and Marshes in marshes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackburnian Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Agree with Sedge Wren. Nice bird. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjragucci Posted August 24, 2019 Author Share Posted August 24, 2019 16 hours ago, akandula said: I would agree with Merlin and say that this is a Sedge Wren. Based on that streaky upper shoulder, the only two choices can be a Sedge and a Marsh. Sedges differ from Marshes due to the fully barred wings and the lack of obvious white eyebrow. Also, Sedge Wrens are usually lighter in color. If I am correct, this is a very nice find! This species is normally very hard to spot unless it perches up to sing. Did you see this in a marshy or grassy area? Sedges tend to stick to grassy areas and Marshes in marshes. Yes it was perched up high singing in a grassy area. Thank you! This is a new one for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akandula Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 40 minutes ago, bjragucci said: Yes it was perched up high singing in a grassy area. Thank you! This is a new one for me! Congrats! They’re really nice birds that are high on many birders’ lists (like mine) 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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