There are nine species of wren, but the most common one - at least in this vicinity - is the Carolina wren. A small bird, they almost always have their tails raised above their heads, which is a pretty good way of identifying them since I cannot think of another species of small, brown bird that will do that. They are fast, inquisitive, joyful birds that actually enjoy being around human dwellings where they often take advantage of some structure to use as a nest - a hanging basket, a cardboard box, the cap to a propane tank - all of which have been used here around our home.
This photo is one of my favorite images of a wren. It was also taken on the tree that fell over the deck. It was shot with the telephoto that never quite focused right, but I don't mind it in this picture. It did render the background into an interesting abstract with enough blur to keep the main subject as the point of interest. The early morning light gives the picture a warmth it would not have had if it had been taken later in the day.
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