Some recommend cleaning the nesting boxes after each brood has fledged. At minimum, cleaning should be done prior to nesting season in the spring. This compares to a survey-wide average of only 6 wrens per route (Sauer et al. An average of 16 House Wrens are reported on BBS routes in Minnesota each year. All Nature's WayВ birdhouses feature clean-out doors, making it easy to remove the old nest and any debris that have collected. The House Wren is an abundant species throughout the central United States and Canada Minnesota is one of many states that support high breeding densities (Figure 1). These small birds are very social and are easily and quickly drawn to bird feeders, oftentimes even when people are nearby.Д«irdhouses and nesting boxes should be cleaned at least once each year. These small birds have a very beautiful and distinct song and you will often hear their song before youВ are able to spot them flitting in the branches near the house.ДЄ pair of chickadees will work together to build their nest with moss, pet hair, or other types of fur-like material. Sometimes it takes time for the birds to discover and start using a house.ДЄll Nature's Way wren housesВ have a 1 1/8' opening to accommodate both house wrens and chickadees while keeping unwanted larger birds out.ДЄ male wren will build a nest out of sticks and perch on the branches above the house to attract a female. DonвЂ™t be discouraged if birds donвЂ™t begin nesting in them immediately. In northern regions, place your nest boxes by mid to late March for best results.

A box house should be mounted on a pole with space in front of the opening, or can also be mounted under an eave to offer additional protection from the elements and predators.ДЇor best success, we recommend placing your nest boxes by February in the south. You can utilize the hanging cable that comes attached to your house to hang it as wrens will use a house that freely swings.ДЄ hanging style house is preferred so that it can be placed outward on a branch to help prevent predators reaching the nest. Higher or lower placement can also work as long as there is good cover nearby. When possible, hang the house so that the entry hole faces away from incoming weather anywhere from 5-10 feet off the ground. Wrens and chickadees both prefer houses that are located in a sheltered area - under the shade and protection of tree branches is ideal.

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