[Yellowboard]

I have seen and photographed a lot of Cactus wrens but was never able to catch one on an actual cactus. You know, like where their name implies they most likely would hang out. But on a recent trip to Anza-Borrego desert it finally happened...

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[Callie]

Gary - Love it. hard to believe they land between those thorns. Reminds me a bit of sort of mini roadrunner - the head. but then I do not know your region's birds at all.

 

[Yellowboard]

Gary - Love it. hard to believe they land between those thorns. Reminds me a bit of sort of mini roadrunner - the head. but then I do not know your region's birds at all.

Thanks Callie. Not only do they perch on cactus, they build their nests in them! These two were in the process of building a nest in that cactus.

 

[Craig Yuill]

Thanks Callie. Not only do they perch on cactus, they build their nests in them! These two were in the process of building a nest in that cactus.

A great place to keep predators at bay. That should help to keep the chicks alive.

 

[MrFotoFool]

Nice! It is our state bird in Arizona and I can assure you they are easily found on cacti here.

 

[ssheipel]

Nice.