Winter wren
Chapter 9: Music to Our Ears
Subchapter: Music to my ears—author's choice
From page 166 in the book.
Photo by Robert Royse
♫682. The related Pacific wren has more complex songs, but they're too fast and sound percussive to our ears; not so the sweet tumble of pure tones offered by his eastern cousin, the original "winter wren." April 18, 2012. Rattlesnake Gutter, Leverett, Massachusetts. (10:36)
♫683. The above male's two different songs, first at normal speed, then half speed, then quarter speed. April 18, 2012. Rattlesnake Gutter, Leverett, Massachusetts. (1:27)
♫684. From high up on the flanks of Mt. Rogers, the highest point in Virginia, this winter wren offers his two songs. Hear him switch songs at 0:32, 3:04, and 4:04. May 26, 2010. Mt. Rogers, Virginia. (4:27)