As the south pole prepares to greet the sun and many of "our" birds are
heading in that direction, I am again thinking of the August Sedge Wren
report from Montezuma. Why so few reports? Here are my thoughts:
1) Sedge Wren habitat of tall grass is infrequently birded, perhaps
because it seldom offers many birds to be found.
2) Sedge Wrens skulk in their habitat and are seldom where they can be seen.
3) Sedge Wrens are ephemeral breeders and do not spend much time
advertising their presence.
4) Sedge Wrens, like most wrens, seem to melt into the habitat upon
fledging, and are not often discovered.
Your list may contain other reasons, but I submit that by far the best
way to discover Sedge Wrens is to become familiar with their
vocalizations and then visit appropriate habitats throughout the summer
and at hours that you might not normally bird.
Yes, this is an unabashed plug for birding by ear.
Good birding,
Randy
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