Just as we headed up the gravel part of the trail just off of the first part of the wooden boardwalk at Nisqually, we had a mixed flock of birds, mainly Golden-crowned Sparrows, make a blur of feeding feathers and song.
Out of the bushes next to the creek popped the Bewick's Wren about 30 feet away from us. I am used to Carolina Wrens here at home and the Bewick's is fairly similar. Eye-line seemed a bit more distinct and they weren't quite as Rufus.
The first one we saw didn't stick around too long but we found a second, also hanging near Golden-crowned Sparrows and some Chickadees. The rain had returned for another wave and had just started to back off when I spotted a Bewick's dancing through the branches.
Ended up being the only photo I was able to get as they headed to the back side of the tree which was blocked off by blackberries and marsh.
We were left with some Marsh Wrens here and there and other locals but the Bewick's were out of sight for the rest of the walk. At least they gave us a quick glimpse.
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