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What Are Wrens?

Are Wrens Good Birds To Have Around?

You may have noticed wrens visiting your yard. If you’ve ever watched them chase away other birds from the feeder or listened to them warbling loudly to each other, you may have wondered: are wrens good birds to have around? What are the benefits and drawbacks of attracting them to your yard? Keep reading–in this … Read more

What Are Some Drawbacks of Having Wrens in Your Yard?

Where Do Wrens Sleep At Night?

Wrens are tiny birds with big personalities. Though their loud trilling calls are familiar sounds in many parts of the world, these shy birds often try to stay out of sight of humans. Part of how they do this is by choosing safe, sheltered places to roost. What are some of these places? Where do … Read more

How Do You Identify a Sparrow

Wren Vs Sparrow: Side By Side

If you’ve ever observed small, brownish birds hopping around your yard, grazing for seeds or insects, you may have called them sparrows without actually being sure of their proper identification. The truth is, there are many small brown birds, such as wrens, that look similar to sparrows. But wrens and sparrows are not the same; … Read more

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How Many Eggs Does A House Wren Lay?

So, you set up a nesting box and had a pair of wrens move in. Now you’re curious how many babies will soon be joining the family. How many eggs does a house wren lay? What do these eggs look like, and how long will it take them to hatch? Keep reading! In this article, … Read more

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Where To Hang A Wren House?

If you’re hoping to attract nesting birds to your yard, then wrens are a good choice. These energetic little songbirds are not afraid of people, and they take well to nesting boxes. In this article, we’ll talk about where to hang a wren house and how to attract families of wrens to it year after … Read more

do wrens abandon their babies

Do Wrens Abandon Their Babies?

You’ve probably heard that birds will abandon their nests if you get too close and they can smell your scent in the area. But is this true of all birds? What about wrens? Do wrens ever abandon their babies, and if so, why? Keep reading! In this article, we’ll answer these questions and more. Why … Read more

do wrens roost at night

Wren Nesting Habits {Explained!}

Wrens are bubbly, energetic little birds known for their trilling chirp. In fact, if you have nesting boxes in your yard, you may already be familiar with wrens because they like to build their nests in these boxes. So you may be wondering, what are some other wren nesting habits? What time of year do … Read more

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