Winter Wren

This tiny, round-bodied bird favours dense undergrowth, bramble tangles and woodland edges, creeping mouse-like through low cover rather than perching in the open. It is far more often heard than seen: listen for an explosively loud, rattling song for its size, delivered from a low perch year-round including on mild winter days. Cold, calm mornings in early spring, before leaf cover thickens, give the best chance of a clear view as males sing to establish territory.