{"id":10346,"date":"2022-01-18T17:21:42","date_gmt":"2022-01-18T17:21:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.forestwildlife.org\/?p=10346"},"modified":"2023-06-18T03:21:55","modified_gmt":"2023-06-18T08:21:55","slug":"where-to-hang-a-wren-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.forestwildlife.org\/where-to-hang-a-wren-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Where To Hang A Wren House?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re hoping to attract nesting birds to your yard, then wrens are a good choice<\/a>. These energetic little songbirds are not afraid of people<\/a>, and they take well to nesting boxes. In this article, we\u2019ll talk about where to hang a wren house and how to attract families of wrens to it year after year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Direction Should a Wren House Face?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Wren houses, like other types of bird houses, should be placed in the best possible location for shelter, food, and water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When positioning your wren house, it should face away from the prevailing winds, so generally the opening should be toward the south or east.<\/strong> It depends on your location though; some areas may experience more winds from the south, in which case the wren house should face toward the north. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re not sure about the direction of prevailing winds in your area, pay attention to what direction the wind seems to blow most of the time. Then, place the wren house facing away from that direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important that your wren house should face away from the wind so it is sheltered; otherwise, the wind will be blowing in through the opening and may wreak havoc on the nest inside. Facing into the wind would also make it more likely to allow blowing rain and hail inside.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wrens are sensitive to cold weather, so facing the wren house away from the wind will allow the birds inside to stay warm and keep out of the elements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where Should Wren Boxes Be Placed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wren boxes should be placed about 4 to 10 feet above ground,<\/strong> mounted on a pole or the side of a house, barn, or tree. Sometimes wrens don\u2019t mind a swinging house, one that hangs from a tree or post, but most often, they seem to prefer those that are mounted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wrens are friendly birds and generally don\u2019t mind human activity, but you don\u2019t want to place their nesting boxes too close to the busiest or noisiest areas around your house. For example, it\u2019s okay to place a wren house on or near a porch, as long as you don\u2019t place it too close to the front door.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s good if there are trees or shrubs nearby the wren house to provide the birds with shelter, cover, and places to look for food, but don\u2019t place the house too deeply buried in the leaves and branches. Wrens prefer easy access to their nests and may not find your nesting box if it is too well-hidden by foliage.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s also a good idea to place the wren house in a spot where it gets plenty of sunshine early in the day but is more shaded in the hottest part of the afternoon. This will allow the wrens inside to stay warm enough without becoming overheated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should Wren Houses Have a Perch?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wrens don\u2019t need perches. Their small talons are strong and can easily grab onto the sides of the house without the help of a perch.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s more, perches can allow predatory birds and other invasive animals more easy access to the box. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you bought wren houses with the perches built in, it would be best to remove these perches before mounting or hanging the houses. If you\u2019re building your own wren houses, simply make them without adding perches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do You Attract Wrens to a Wren House?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Of course, just because you put wren houses in your yard doesn\u2019t mean the wrens are going to use them. How can you make your yard and the wren houses appear more attractive to any wrens that may discover them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s look at some tips for getting wrens to choose your wren house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n