Marsh Wren Photos

Photography by Terry Sohl

My Favorite: One of the most common birds of the wetlands around my part of South Dakota, and one that's unavoidable to hear, particularly in the spring and early summer. Marsh Wrens are definitely "wren-like", sharing that bubbling energy and seeming inability to sit still! Despite that, they are VERY curious birds, and I've had many chances to photograph them over the years. I guess my favorite is the photo below from September 14th, 2019 in Minnehaha County, given the nice pose, lighting, and great detail.

Marsh Wren - Cistothorus palustris


Marsh Wren 1 July 26th, 2006 Minnehaha County, South Dakota	Marsh Wren 2 July 26th, 2006 Minnehaha County, South Dakota	Marsh Wren 3 July 26th, 2006 Minnehaha County, South Dakota	Marsh Wren 4 July 26th, 2006 Minnehaha County, South Dakota

Marsh Wren 5 July 26th, 2006 Minnehaha County, South Dakota	Marsh Wren 6 July 26th, 2006 Minnehaha County, South Dakota	Marsh Wren 7 May 26th, 2007 Minnehaha County, South Dakota	Marsh Wren 8 July 13th, 2008 Dewey Gevik Nature Area, South Dakota

Marsh Wren 9 August 1st, 2008 Lake Thompson, South Dakota	Marsh Wren 10 August 1st, 2008 Lake Thompson, South Dakota	Marsh Wren 11 August 1st, 2008 Lake Thompson, South Dakota	Marsh Wren 12 October 1st, 2015 Minnehaha County, South Dakota

Marsh Wren 13 October 1st, 2015 Minnehaha County, South Dakota	Marsh Wren 14 September 14th, 2019 Minnehaha County, South Dakota	Marsh Wren 15 September 14th, 2019 Minnehaha County, South Dakota