What bird?

[Elizabeth]

I am new to bird watching and took a photo of this bird near a wetlands hide here in Worcestershire. Can anyone tell me what bird it is?

[alanjns]

Hi Elizabeth,

This is a very nice photo of a Wren, Troglydytes troglydytes.

Regards,

Alan

[Elizabeth]

Hi Alan
Thanks for getting back to me - I wondered if it was a wren but the tail seemed to be in the wrong position and the bird seemed bigger than a wren. But I'm happy now you have confirmed it as being one as they don't normally stand still long enough to photo.
Cheers
Elizabeth

[Neil Rigby]

Hi Elizabeth,

The classic Wren pose is with its tail up. I see what you mean about it looking different with its tail down.

Nice picture all the same and I know what you mean about them not staying still enough for getting a good photo!