Wren Collection (#16)

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Cactus Wren - On the lookout on a Giant Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea). (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus) Date:

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Cactus Wren - Building a nest in a Chain Fruit Cholla (Opuntia fulgida, cactus family). (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus) Date:

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Cactus Wren - At the entrance to its nest which is built in a Chain Fruit Cholla (Opuntia fulgida, cactus family). (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus) Date:

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Cactus Wren - on Giant Cactus (Saguaro) (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus) Date:

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Marsh Wren - on territory in spring - Beaver pond - May (Cistothorus palustris) Date:

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Juvenile Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) Date:

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Rufous-naped Wren - building nest (Campylorhynchus rufinucha) Date:

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Wren - on post. (Troglodytes troglodytes) Date:

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House Wren (Troglodytes aedon) Date:

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House Wren (Troglodytes aedon) Date:

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House Wren (Troglodytes aedon) Date:

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Wren - perched on branch amongst nettles - September (Troglodytes troglodytes) Date:

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Wren - perched on branch amongst nettles - September (Troglodytes troglodytes) Date:

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Wren - perched on branch - September (Troglodytes troglodytes) Date:

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Eurasian Wren - adult perched on a branch with prey in its beak Salamanca, Castilla y Leon, Spain (Troglodytes troglodytes) Date:

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Eurasian Wren - adult flying to a branch with prey in its beak Salamanca, Castilla y Leon, Spain (Troglodytes troglodytes) Date:

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Eurasian Wren - adult perched on a branch with prey in its beak Salamanca, Castilla y Leon, Spain (Troglodytes troglodytes) Date:

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Eurasian Wren - adult in flight about to land on iron rod with a spider web Salamanca, Castilla y Leon, Spain (Troglodytes troglodytes) Date:

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Wren - singing from Gorse bush in Spring (Troglodytes troglodytes) Date:

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Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) Date:

Legend of Chelsea Hospital. Chelsea Hospital, London, England, designed by Sir Christopher Wren
CHELSEA HOSPITAL, 1682. Legend of Chelsea Hospital. Chelsea Hospital, London, England, designed by Sir Christopher Wren, and founded according to legend

Cartoon of clay-diggers / peasants and mole. Woodblock by George Cruikshank, from Chandos Wren-Hoskyns, Talpa or the Chronicles of a Clay Farm. An Agricultural Fragment(3rd edition). Frontispiece

English Electric Wren No4 at the RAeS Garden Party at Wisley on 15 September 1957. Date: 1957

English Electric Wren No4 at Baginton on 13 July 1957. Date: 1957

Competition Wren No3 at English Electrics Dick Kerr Works
Competition Wren No3 inside English Electrics Dick, Kerr & Co Works, Strand Road, Preston, in June-July 1923. Date: 1923

The prototype English Electric S1 Wren J6973
The prototype English Electric S1 Wren, J6973, at Ashton Park, Preston, on 5 April 1923. In the cockpit is Sqn Ldr Maurice Wright and the taller of the two men standing is W.O. Manning. Date: 1923

Christopher Wren (1632-1723), 1833. Wren, English architect, mathematician and physicist, is best remembered for his rebuilding of St Pauls Cathedral

Christopher Wren (1632-1723) English architect, mathematician and physicist. Early 20th century chromolithograph after portrait by Kneller

Flamsteed House in Greenwich Park, London, designed by Christopher Wren on the orders of Charles II as an Observatory. At this date the problem of finding longitude at sea was unsolved

Christopher Wren (1632-1723) English architect, mathematician and physicist. 18th century engraving

Flamsteed House, Greenwich Park, near London, England, the Royal Greenwich Observatory. Built by Christopher Wren (1632-1723)

The Death of Cock Robin. All the birds of the air went a-sighing and a-sobbing / When
The Death of Cock Robin. All the birds of the air went a-sighing and a-sobbing/When they heard of the death of poor Cock Robin. Chromolithograph c1880 illustrating the nursery rhyme

unusual nests, The male wren will build several nest for the female to choose from, when she has decided the nest is line with feathers. This nest is built with moss in a hay bale

Rufous-naped Wren (Campylorhynchus rufinucha) adult, standing on sand, Costa Rica, April

Eurasian Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) adult male, singing, perched on gorse, Suffolk, England, May

Grass Wren (Cistothorus platensis falklandicus) adult, perched on bush, Gypsy Cove, Stanley, Falkland Islands, February

Southern House Wren (Troglodytes musculus mesoleucus) adult, singing, perched on branch, Fond Doux Plantation, St. Lucia, Windward Islands, Lesser Antilles, December

Riverside Wren (Cantorchilus semibadius) adult, perched on stem in primary rainforest, Corcovado N. P
Riverside Wren (Cantorchilus semibadius) adult, perched on stem in primary rainforest, Corcovado N.P. Osa Peninsula, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica, July

Close-up of a group of birds
Zoology: Birds - Passeriformes. Art work

Coloured SEM of the feather of a wren
Feather. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of barbs, barbules and barbicels on the feather of a wren, Troglodytes troglodytes

Wren calling, artwork C016 / 3242
Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) calling, artwork. This very small passerine bird is found throughout much of Eurasia

Apple tree and wren, 18th century C013 / 6259
Apple tree and wren, 18th-century artwork. This watercolour and bodycolour on vellum is by William King and dates from circa 1750. It is part of the collections of the Natural History Museum, UK

St Clement Danes Church, Strand, London, WW2
St Clement Danes Church, Strand, London, seen here on the night of 10-11 May 1941, when it was nearly destroyed in a bombing raid

Adult Cobbs wren (Troglodytes cobbi), Carcass Island, South Atlantic Ocean, South America

Cistothorus palustris, marsh wren
Plate 98 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Troglodytes aedon, house wren

Rock Wren with grasshopper - Utah America

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"Wren: A Symbol of Beauty, Architecture, and Melody" The wren, a small bird known for its melodious song, has captivated the hearts of many across different cultures and locations. Just like Saint Francis of Assisi found solace in nature's creatures, the wren enchants us with its sweet melodies. In London's iconic St Pauls Cathedral, Sir Christopher Wren's architectural masterpiece showcases his genius. The section through Wrens Dome reveals the intricate design that stands as a testament to human creativity and skill. But it is not just in grand structures where we find the wren's influence. In Cleveland, England, UK, this tiny bird sings joyfully amidst nature's beauty. It reminds us that even in urban landscapes like Soho or Cambridge University's Emmanuel College gardens in England; nature finds a way to thrive. A glimpse into the life of a wren reveals their dedication to family. An adult feeding its offspring at nest exemplifies parental love and responsibility shared by creatures big and small. Beyond Europe lies Australia’s Olive Pink Botanic Gardens where the splendid fairy-wren displays vibrant colors against Alice Springs' backdrop. This male specimen reminds us of nature’s diversity and beauty spread across continents. Looking back at history brings forth images such as William Barribal’s "To the Girls in Navy Blue, " depicting young women adorned with delicate feathers reminiscent of these birds' gracefulness. Even folklore recognizes their significance - Grimm tales often feature clever interactions between cunning characters like Wren & Bear who navigate challenges together using wit and resourcefulness. As we admire these various representations of wrens throughout art and architecture alike—whether it be an interior view from 1825 City of London Church or St Anne’s Church on Wardour Street—we are reminded that these birds have left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. The wrens symbolize more than just avian elegance; they embody resilience, creativity, and the power of song.