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Diagram of how to set up a wren guard, it's very important to cover the nest box hole and also give the birds space. Wren guards protect against house wren attacks.

Wren Guards Prevent House Wren Attacks in Your Nest Boxes

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.

safe bird nest monitoring infographic - The best way to monitor a birdhouse or nest box is with a wireless security camera to minimize disturbance. Making a cell phone slot is a second good option. Physical monitoring is tolerated well by some cavity nesting species, and not so well by others. Follow best practices when monitoring your nest boxes.

The Best Ways To Monitor Your Birdhouse or Nest Box

The best way to monitor your birdhouse with next to no disturbance is with a wireless nest camera as they give you full view of the nest without needing to open the box.

picture of bird eggs for article about whether bird eggs will survive in freezing temperatures

Songbird Eggs May Survive Short Periods of Freezing Weather – Here is Why

There are many systems in place that ensure the survival of bird eggs survival during short snaps of freezing weather. These systems include the mother bird’s ability to detect egg temperature with her brood patch, the ability for older embryos to produce heat, and the insulative nature of the nest.

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