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Sedge Wren nest A Sedge Wren nest made from leaves of Carex utriculata and placed about 6 inches above the ground in a meadowsweet (Spiraea alba) bush. Found in a former cranberry bed that is now reverting to a native species wetland habitat. Carex utriculata,Cistothorus platensis,Geotagged,Grass wren,Summer,United States,bird nest,nest,sedge,sedge wren,wetland Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Sedge Wren nest

A Sedge Wren nest made from leaves of Carex utriculata and placed about 6 inches above the ground in a meadowsweet (Spiraea alba) bush. Found in a former cranberry bed that is now reverting to a native species wetland habitat.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Very sorry, Gary, but have to remove the species identification. Reason is that the species itself is not visible, only its habitat/nest.

    The reason for this policy is that in search as well as when using the species browser (https://www.jungledragon.com/wildlife/browse), people expect to see the species itself.

    In the future, hope to find a better solution for this, but for now hope you understand why I must do this. Note that it's still a wonderful and educational photo, and it will be findable from its title, description and tags. So please don't be discouraged from sharing such photos, please.     Posted 5 years ago
    1. View Gary B's profile
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      Not a problem, Ferdy, so please don't get too wrought over it. As I was going over the taxonomy of the sedge wren and the grass wren I noticed there was a bit of controversy regarding the species delineation. Wikipedia and the Audobon Society and a few others seem to not agree on it. Posted 5 years ago
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        Ferdy Christant
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        Yeah those situations are tough. I generally just go for the most widely accepted name until there's true consensus for a new name/placement. Posted 5 years ago, modified 5 years ago
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          I decided to go with Cistothorus platensis only because the range maps for the two species indicated it was more common in Wisconsin than Cistothorus stellaris. Posted 5 years ago
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    What a cool find! Posted 5 years ago
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      Gary B
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      Just stumbling thorugh a marsh and came upon it. Posted 5 years ago
      1. View Christine Young's profile
        Christine Young
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        Lucky! I love finding signs of wildlife. It's so fascinating. Posted 5 years ago
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          Gary B
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          Agreed. In this instance finding this wren nest is also helpful as it provides a piece of evidence that this wetland restoration project is working. Posted 5 years ago
          1. View Christine Young's profile
            Christine Young
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            Great news, for sure! Posted 5 years ago

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By Gary B

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Uploaded Aug 26, 2020. Captured Aug 25, 2020 10:59 in 426 Old 24, Hayward, WI 54843, USA.
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  • SAMSUNG-SM-G930A
  • f/1.7
  • 1/778s
  • ISO50
  • 4.2mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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