Nick Kanakis‘s Image
Nick Kanakis (U.S.A.) gets a look into the secret life of wrens.
Nick found this young grey-breasted wood wren foraging. Understanding it would vanish into the forest if approached, he discovered a clear spot of leaf litter and waited on it to come to him. Sure enough, the little bird hopped into frame, pushing its ear to the ground to listen for little bugs.
This prey-detecting strategy is utilized by other birds, consisting of the Eurasian blackbird. Grey-breasted wood wrens are shy ground-dwelling birds that are typically heard however not seen. They relay loud, sweet-sounding tunes and wearing calls while concealed in the undergrowth.
Roz Kidman Cox, chair of the evaluating panel, author and editor stated, ‘The intimacy of the minute is what makes the photo so unique, improved by the abundant tapestry of leaf-litter colours– the best camouflage carpet for the small wren’.