Wrens in Hanging Plant

Wrens in Hanging Plant

by Donna Cooley
(Cincinnati, OH)

We have a spider plant on our back deck hanging under the eave. It's going to get mighty chilly tonight in Cincinnati, so my husband just brought the plant inside.

Out popped a pair of Carolina wrens (much to the delight of the cat)! We were able to direct them out of the house after a few minutes, and we hung the plant back up outside.

We really want to bring this plant in for the winter, though. Any thoughts on what to do about the nest? I'm hoping there aren't any eggs at this point (mid-October). Thoughts, please! Thanks!

Comments for
Wrens in Hanging Plant

Average Rating

Click here to add your own comments

Oct 15, 2009
Rating

Donna in Cincinnati
by: Anonymous

Wow! I guess you guys were surprised! and I bet the cats thought they were in heaven!

Spider plants are so tough. They can endure really cold weather. I had one buried in an unsuspected snow that was huge, and beautiful. of course the frost killed what was on the outside.

When the warmer weather came back, I just trimmed it all down and started watering it again and low and behold its the same gorgeous plant this year.

But they do look nice inside. I'm sort of thinking they may have just been using it for shelter? Not sure its breeding season. Could you hang something in its place?

I'm not sure this helps. But it was a really cute story. I love our high desert Cactus Wrens, even if they are a nuisance!
Good Luck!
Cindy

Click here to add your own comments

Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How?
Simply click here to return to House Wrens

Hummingbird House

A Home For Hummingbirds

Handcrafted From
Wild-Bird-Watching.com

Dove/Robin Nesting Shelf

Fruit Feeder

Subscribe To Our Wild-Bird-Watching.com Newsletter/E-zine It's Free! You'll get the lastest news and happenings of the Wild-Bird-Watching.com Website - Delivered to Your Inbox. Know When We Add Live Cams and New Videos