Actually, my first choice was Red Crossbill, but not in
a bush (implying low to the ground).

I think a House Wren in Port Townsend would be a big deal
any time of year, but seems especially problematic if this
bird was recorded in February or March (recording date?)

At any rate, I have posted sonograms of House Wren, Winter
Wren and the mystery bird at:
http://home.pacifier.com/~neawanna/temp/wren_sono.jpg

Keep in mind that the recording has cut off all frequencies
above 4kHz, it's missing the full spectrum for either
candidate...

Michael Dossett wrote:
>
> My apologies. I meant to say that I believe that this
> is a HOUSE WREN and not a Winter Wren. The clip is
> short but I believe that it is more consistent with
> House Wren than Winter Wren as Mike Patterson has
> suggested. Sorry about that
>
> Michael Dossett
> Bothell, WA
> Phainopepla at yahoo.com
>
> --- Michael Dossett <phainopepla at yahoo.com> wrote:
> > Definately a Winter Wren.
> >
> > Michael Dossett
> > Bothell, WA
> > phainopepla at yahoo.com
> >
> >
> > --- "Patricia A. Quyle" <paq at rushmore.com> wrote:
> > > My bro-in-law sent me the attached sound of a bird
> > > he's hearing every
> > > morning in his yard. He can't locate the bird(s),
> > > but the sounds are coming
> > > from under bushes near the driveway. Not much to
> > go
> > > on, but anyone want to
> > > take a guess at what this might be? You'll help
> > me
> > > look like a real genius
> > > with my bro-in-law!
> > >
> > > Pat Quyle
> > > paq at rushmore.com
> > > Rapid City, SD
> > >
> >
> > > ATTACHMENT part 2 audio/wav name=CameraBird.wav
> >
> >
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--
Mike Patterson
Astoria, OR
celata at pacifier.com

A child who becomes acquainted with the birds about him
hears every sound and puzzles out its meaning with a cleverness
that amazes those with ears who hear not.

-Neltje Blanchan

http://www.pacifier.com/~mpatters/bird/bird.html