May 2013 Video – House Wrens

It may or may not surprise you to learn that other species of birds use Bluebird nest boxes. There are numerous bird species in North America that nest in cavities (over 60!), and many of these birds also benefit from the creation and maintenance of bluebird trails. One of the more common occupants of bluebird boxes are House Wrens. These loquacious birds will quickly fill up an entire nest box with small sticks and twigs. This effectively constricts the nest box opening and prevents larger birds from entering. While our film Bluebird Man focuses on the three North American bluebird species, we certainly don’t want to forget about all those other cavity nesting bird species that are equally important to the ecosystems they inhabit.

As part of our 52-week project, we’ll be uploading a short video every month of 2013. This month features a pair of House Wrens investigating a nest box in the Boise Foothills.

All of the previous 52-week blog posts can be found at the Wild Lens blog or on Flickr.