P eople often describe the house wren as plain because the bird has simple brown colors. But don't disregard these backyard guests. House wrens measure 4 3/4 inches long with a wingspan of 6 inches.

The wren, the wren, the King of all birds, St. Stephen's Day was caught in the furze. So up with the kettle and down with the pan, and give us a penny to bury the wren.