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Re: [SHADEGARDENS] Wrens & Slugs

Clyde, I suspect as for most woodland birds, the availability of "cover" in
close proximity to where you want them is the most important thing you can
provide.  We're in woods, and I have noticed that all the "feeder birds"
seem to sit in branches to scout out the territory, then swoop down to
feed.  Wrens like suet, which I get free from the meat dept. at the grocery
stores. (I get strange looks, since I use a TON of it, but they do continue
to give it away, or charge a minimal fee.)  Wrens also adore nesting in old
flowerpots near/around my potting table, or in the garage shelves, or in
anything that I REALLY wish they wouldn't "park" in...(Are you SURE you
want them?)  Dogs, cats, etc. don't seem to really bother them, aside from
provoking the shrill "scolding" I mentioned yesterday.  They seem to
produce 3-4 broods a year here, and will use the same nest for the entire
season.  I wish I could just box and send you some, but I hope you'll have
success.  I suspect the MOST important factor is the answer to the
question:  "are there already wrens in your vicinity?", as I think mine are
around here year-round.  Good luck!  (P.S. when do you want your
primulas??)   Joann
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> From: CCREDUX <CCREDUX@AOL.COM>
> To: shadegardens@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
> Subject: Re: [SHADEGARDENS] Wrens & Slugs
> Date: Sunday, March 15, 1998 2:21 AM
>
> TY Joann!
>
> I shall keep my eyes open. Besides giving them a house, is there anything
else
> I might do to get them to nest in my yard? Will they be attracted by
> meat--like ground beef, etc.? Would it help if I put out some straw for
them?
> Are they frightened by dogs? When do they nest?
>
> Thanks for any info.
> Clyde Crockett z5 ccredux@aol.com Indianapolis IN
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