Eurasian Wren

Troglodytes troglodytes

Appearance:
Tiny bird
Rufous brown above
Greyish below
Dark brown and grey bars
Dark brown bill
Pale brown legs 

Listen to it’s call.

This is the only member of the wren family found in Europe or for that matter outside of Americas. If you think the Eurasian Wren looks identical to the Pacific Wren found in North America, you aren’t alone. In fact, they were considered the same species until 2010.

Learn more about the Eurasian Wren.

Great Tit

Paris major

Appearance:
Black head
White cheeks
Green back
Yellow belly
Black bib

Listen to it’s call.

This little bird flit by to say hello as I was walking around Stoke Newington’s Woodberry Wetlands this morning.  I believe this is a male as it has a broad black stripe down its belly.

Learn more about the Great Tit.