Eurasian Wren - November 6, 2012

Eurasian Wren Troglodytes troglodytes dauricus

Eurasian Wren Troglodytes troglodytes dauricus

Eurasian Wren Troglodytes troglodytes dauricus

Eurasian Wren Troglodytes troglodytes dauricus - Ilsan, February 2008

  I discovered at least eight of these rotund little birds today on a refreshing walk through a windy river valley this afternoon. Always a fun bird to watch as they zip around the forest floor like rodents. Their call is similar to that of a Japanese/Korean Bush Warbler, only 'wetter'. These winter migrants (a small number apparently stay year-round in Korea, but I've only ever seen them in winter - hence the clever former name 'Winter Wren') were quite confiding as they chased each other around the stream-beds. Scuffling over prime territory maybe?
  I also spotted some Goldcrests today, which is always a good thing.