House Wren Natural History
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House wrens have short wings, a curved beak, and a long tail that is often raised. They also have faint barring on their wings. They have a constant bubbling call, 9 to 11 times per minute during the breeding season. This bird prefers open forests and forest edges, and is also common in backyards. House wrens are cavity nesters, nesting in old woodpecker holes or bird houses. Males build several nests to entice a mate. In Western New York they begin building their nests in the middle of May and lay eggs in early June. Their nest is a built-up pile of sticks with a cup lined with feathers, grasses, and spider egg sacks. Their eggs are just over a half inch long and are usually pinkish white with reddish brown blotches. The female will incubate the eggs for 12-15 days. Both parents feed the nestlings. Baby house wrens aren’t picky eaters. Their parents bring them spiders, harvestmen, caterpillars, centipedes, moths, worms, potato bugs, crane flies, and more. Not only do they feed the huge appetites of these young birds, but they also remove their waste. The baby house wrens are very vocal once the parent enters the cavity with food. Fledglings will leave the nest between 12-18 days after hatching. House wrens are noisy little birds with a huge appetite for insects. A birdhouse and brush pile are all you need to attract this cavity nester.
0:00 - Intro
0:25 - Excavating Wood Shavings
0:43 - House Wren Description
1:12 - House Wren building Nest
2:18 - House Wren Nest
2:27 - House Wren Eggs
2:59 - House Wren Feeding Nestlings
3:53 - House Wrens Sharing Feeding Responsibilities
4:03 - House Wren Removing Poop Sack from Nest
4:13 - House Wren Nestlings
4:24 - House Wren with HUGE Centipede
4:49 - When do House Wrens Leave the Nest?
5:28 - House Wren with Beak Full of Insects
References:
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I was tired of bugs in my house so I got a house wren. I do every year. Nice work!
My favorite bird
ThanksI really enjoyed this!
I have many bird houses on my property I had a wren last year I hope I have another this year We had blue birds to
Great video and information. We have a house wren nest in our grill , can’t use it now 😂
@odinsworkshop5335
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Anne, thank you. Sorry to hear they chose such an inconvenient nest location.
Great video. I love house wrens!
Thank you so much for sharing this video! I’ve been trying to figure out what type of bird was in my backyard birdhouse. The House Wren it is! We just love watching this bird family interaction.
@odinsworkshop5335
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Absolutely amazing footage / video. Great job!
Great video!
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Is it necessary to clean out the nesting box after each brood, or can the nest be left in place for future use? We only had one chick this year.
@odinsworkshop5335
2 жыл бұрын
John, I usually clean out the nest box at the end of the season and remove the nest, spiderwebs, etc. Some people remove the nest after the birds have fledged though. I also add half an inch of fresh wood shavings to the bottom, but that isn't necessary. The wren will remove some shavings before building the nest.
The only problem I have with the Wren is the fact that they kill Chickadee birds and destroy their eggs to take over their house/nest.
@odinsworkshop5335
Жыл бұрын
House wrens can act aggressively and nest sites can be at a premium in certain locations. House wrens are native species in our area and nature can sometimes be cruel. I remember my grandfather sharing some words with me about house wrens while he checked on his bluebird houses, so you are not alone in your feelings. I hope you have a more positive experience next season!
@M00Nature
11 ай бұрын
You might try using a wren guard. You can make a wren guard from an old milk jug or even from cardboard. The tricky part is knowing when to put the guard on and when to take it off.