Connecticut Audubon Bird Finder for February 28: Winter Wren

Winter Wren
Troglodytes hiemalis

By Andy Rzeznikiewicz, the land manager at our Pomfret and Trail Wood Preserves.

Where to find it: Winter Wrens can be found throughout the state at this time of year although they are usually hard to find because of their secretive habits. The best place to look is in thick brush near streams. In breeding season, their song is quite loud and distinctive but sometimes in winter one will sing a little bit to make its presence known.

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Connecticut Audubon Bird Finder is edited by Tom Andersen.
Photo by Kelly Azar, Carolinabirds.org.

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