The House Wren will not be laying eggs until the first of May. One of the way to manage and encourage Carolina Wrens is to be ready early in the season. Unlike the Carolina Wren, the House Wrens have a strong preference for nest boxes and more open, less shrubby areas. Regardless of the size hole chosen, one may find that the House Wren will eventually usurp the box, most often filling it to the brim with sticks so the box cannot be used by other birds. Neither of these species are an issue on Seabrook Island.Ĭhoosing a larger hole opens up the potential for a variety of species to use your box. One of the primary reason for having a small hole is to prevent House Sparrows and European Starlings from using the nest. Most places recommend a 1 1/8 inch hole for Carolina Wren and 1 inch for House Wren. They can nest in a box with a 1 inch hole or a box up to a 1.5 inch hole, the recommended size for the Eastern Bluebird or larger. I do know that Carolina Wrens are opportunists nesting in cavities or any tight area like a planter as Mary has experienced, crotch of a tree, old pair of pants hanging in a garage (personal experience), or vine tangles. In googling it, I see “expert” sites contradicting themselves – recommending 1 1/8 or 1 1/2 or larger, depending on whether attracting House Wren, Carolina Wren, etc.) Anyone know what size I should enlarge it to? AnonymousĪNSWER: Good question, which is my statement any time I do not know an unequivocal answer. This year I bought some wren houses from Woodlink but the opening is only 1″ round. QUESTION: Every year Carolina Wrens nest in my front and backyard, either in the hanging plants, generic birdhouses I’ve received as gifts, etc.
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