The best way to prevent a house wren attack is to add a wren guard to your nest box as soon as the first egg is laid. This prevents possible nest abandonment by the parents since they are more invested in the nest, and prevents wrens discovering the nest hole. It’s very easy to make your own wren guard too.
Category: Equipment & Setup
The Right Bluebird House Direction – Preference and Wind Information
It is best to point your bluebird nest box entry hole in the opposite direction of prevailing winds, usually southeast. However, prevailing winds differ based on your region. Scholarly evidence also suggests birds have no preference and may excavate a hole in other directions due to sun, shade or acoustics.
Easy Guide To Make a Temporary Chickadee Hole Reducer / Guard To Buy You Time
You’ve noticed chickadees nesting in your nest box, but oh no! You don’t have a hole reducer / hole guard for them. Maybe the store is closed, or you have …
How to Install a Blink Camera in a Nest Box or Birdhouse
Installing a blink camera into your nest box is as easy as screwing the mount into the birdhouse and then clipping the camera onto the mount. Additionally, you’ll want to use the Live View mode of the app to position the camera, and be sure to have the necessary supplies on hand.
8 Eastern Bluebird Predators and How to Protect Them
Eastern bluebird predators include raccoons, cats, squirrels, snakes, chipmunks, raptors, opossums, bears, other birds and mammals.
Best Baffle System for Your Birdhouse: Stovepipe Baffles
Our experience has shown that stovepipe baffles at least 8 inches by 24 inches or longer is the best at protecting your birdhouse. Taller baffles at 60 inches offer great protection. But it is important to understand why and know about other protective accessories.
11 Reasons: Best Nest Box Camera For My Birdhouse
Our research shows the Blink Outdoor Cameras from Amazon are by far the best option for your nest box due to price, size, wireless feature, battery life and so much more.