Wrens are curious little birds, not bashful about coming near to investigate what you're doing. It's their quirky behavior that endear them to people and make them one of my favorite birds. A spring morning is not complete without their frequent calls.
The most often observed Wren in rural north central Oklahoma is the Eastern Bewick's Wren (Thryomanes bewickii bewickii). A year-round resident, it was named by John James Audubon after English naturalist and wood engraver, Thomas Bewick (1753-1828). Its numbers have declined in eastern states noticeably since the 1960's. It is thought one of the reasons for the decline is enroachment by the more agressive House Wren (Troglodytes aedon) and Carolina Wren (Thryothoru ludovianus). All three species are found in north central Oklahoma with the Bewick's Wren remaining the most numerous. If current trends continue, it may also disappear from here someday.