Comments on Arizona Writer: Monday goodies: Cactus wrens

Christina: I know! I used to think they jus...

2011-12-02T09:21:12.383-07:00

Christina: I know! I used to think they just walked between the spines, but apparently walking on them is fine too.

DFW: They really are bad ass birds. Just ask them.

Anonymous: They're super clever! After a wind storm had blown bugs into cactus spines, I saw a cactus wren doing the same thing. I think they're pretty opportunistic.

Carole: Yes; our real state bird! (I'm sure you've heard the roadrunner mistake too.) I agree; these guys have the best attitudes.

These cheeky little guys are right up there with m...

2011-11-29T22:24:11.293-07:00

These cheeky little guys are right up there with my favorite birds. I love their attitude! Thanks for featuring our real state bird!

I once saw a cactus wren picking dead bugs out of ...

2011-11-29T14:21:15.532-07:00

I once saw a cactus wren picking dead bugs out of the grill of parked cars. What a smart bird!

I love cactus wrens! Anything that can walk on ch...

2011-11-28T23:57:08.273-07:00

I love cactus wrens! Anything that can walk on cholla is totally bad ass as far as I'm concerned. :)

Ooch, ouch! Look at that little bird traipsing ove...

2011-11-28T21:52:07.834-07:00

Ooch, ouch! Look at that little bird traipsing over all those prickles without a second thought...Wonderful pix.