Fig. 1. Hung from a low limb
Wren & Chickadee Cottage House
Troglodytes aedon — house wren
Our namesake house. A small 1⅛-inch entry lets house wrens and chickadees in and keeps starlings and sparrows out.
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Field tip: Hang it near shrubs — wrens like cover a short hop away.
Field notes on this piece
House wrens are happy to nest in something that swings a little, so this cottage hangs from a branch on a short chain. The front panel lifts off for cleaning; the inside is left raw so the birds have grip.
Expect a male wren to stuff it with twigs within days of hanging in May — he’s building a “dummy nest” to impress a mate. In the Southeast, Carolina chickadees often claim it first in March.
What sets it apart
- Entry sized for wrens and chickadees only
- Unfinished interior
- Drainage and vent holes
- Hangs 5–10 ft in a tree or under eaves
