Troglodytes troglodytes

[jinian]

A fine specimen of the winter wren just smacked into our window. I sat outside holding it and talking to it until its breathing slowed from a freaked-out pant and it looked more alert than wonky, then transferred it to the lawn. It seemed to be unhurt in leg and wing, as far as gentle poking could tell. When I tried to do the pet-bird "step up" to it a few minutes after that, it decided flying over to the quince bush was a better idea. I'm glad it's well.

Comments

[kalmn.livejournal.com]

oooooohhhhh, thank you for the picture. what a fine small sort of bird.

[elynne.livejournal.com]

I'm glad it's well, too. I sometimes feel bad about Amber being such a Mighty Huntress... but, well, we drive cars, have windows, and cut down trees... no point in me feeling guilty for her doing what comes naturally; my guilt would be better-spent on the things humans do. :/