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I and the Bird: What is a Wren?

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That family name Troglodytidae has now come to mean a barbarian, but way back when it just meant “cave-dweller” This is another reference to their more or less reclusive nature and tendency for the birds to forage in dark places and crevices. House Wren Excavates a Nest Cavity – Larry Jordan, The Birders Report.

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Spotted Thick-knee

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… Tags: south-africa , Spotted Dikkop , stone curlews , thick-knees • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! Larry Jordan Mar 21st, 2011 at 12:31 am Awesome photos Redgannet! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada. Go check it out! What a bird and stunning shots. Have a nice day.

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