They often add spider egg sacs to the material used to build the nest. Once in the nest, House Wrens have an interesting way of keeping parasites to a minimum. They usually choose a site close to woods, but not too deep in fear of not having a clear sight of approaching predators. They’ll just as soon use a cavity created by woodpeckers or a shoe left in your garage as they would regulation nest boxes created by people. Home thievery notwithstanding, House Wrens are resourceful creatures that can and will turn just about anything into a nest. As a result they often end up competing with chickadees and bluebirds for nesting sites. Not even the size of their competition phases them as they do not hesitate to evict larger birds from a nest. House Wrens are known for taking over the nests of other birds – including other House Wrens! They’ll do everything from pulling twigs out of a competitor’s nest to destroying the nest or even breaking the eggs of another bird. Not surprisingly, these petite birds with a strong spirit and a cheerful song are aggressive when it comes to territory and nesting. ![]() In summer, they are active singing and building nests near woods, forests, parks, farms, and suburbs. They’ll spend the winter in the southern most United States and Mexico then return as the thermometer rises. They prefer to stay quiet and hunker down in the protection of shrubs and dense forests. During the coldest temperatures, don’t expect to see them or hear from them. Though common throughout the entire western hemisphere, this time of year you’ll find many House Wrens on the move seeking warmer weather for the winter. House Wrens are distinguished from many other types of wrens by the lack of a noticeable eyebrow. While the body of a House Wren tends to be compact, the beak and tail is fairly long. They are brown to brownish gray, with darker barring on the wings and back and a lighter colored brown or white on the belly. Naturally comfortable around people, they’ll even fly right up to your home in an effort to catch insects or spiders or serenade you with a melodious tune as if to say “notice me!” ![]() While this little wren may be somewhat dull in color, it is anything but dull when it comes to behavior. With a reputation for being bold and curious, they are usually one of the first birds seen investigating a new feeder. The House Wren is a small songbird with a big personality.
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