House Wren empty bird nest box to laying eggs and raising 6 chicks - Part 1

Here's a short video of House Wren bird building a nest inside an empty nest box then laying 6 eggs to raising their chicks. This all happened in the spring time of 2023 near Chicago Illinois USA.
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[@XavierAway]

Thank you for giving us just the well edited content, and not putting stupid music over the top

[@IllinoisBackyardBirdsNWildlife]

Thanks for watching !

[@abi1021]

The garbage music is the worst part of most videos.

[@LauRa-re9un]

Absolutely! I have to mute the videos. Not this time.

[@bmolitor615]

music or no music is fine with me.

[@sponge8558]

@@IllinoisBackyardBirdsNWildlifelooks like you are a bird that could watch IPad and Phones😅

[@StopWhining491]

Love the way it places each piece of nesting material instead of just dumping it into a pile. They're very good parents.

[@ustujnin]

"honey, I feel someone's watching us" "you're crazy..."

[@wolflinggon5664]

I love how they arrive at the entrance with a long stick, realize said stick wont fit inside one way then turn the stick so it will fit

[@Kevin-ol5gr]

Lots of videos of dogs that can't figure that one out:)

[@tommychew6544]

Loved the video, I had Wrens clear all the cabbage worms out of my garden one time. I have kept a Wren house for the last 30+ years, they are the noisiest birds for their size you will ever experience.

[@IllinoisBackyardBirdsNWildlife]

That is awesome!

[@HarmlessComment]

I just started gardening and it is amazing how helpful birds are with pests ❤

[@bunnyluv2535]

Yes mine yell at me every time I am even slightly close to their nest. Very vocal and angry

[@giorgiabhaz2915]

Thanks to everyone who builds bird houses.

[@heinzriemann3213]

The design of the bird house is plain genius.

[@IllinoisBackyardBirdsNWildlife]

Appreciate your comment and your time

[@hugomuller9373]

can you explain why? because of the extra width?

[@AnimeSunglasses]

​@@hugomuller9373 I think they mean because it makes mounting the camera to get a good picture of the entire nest easier, while also keeping the camera high up so it doesn't get dirty.

[@IllinoisBackyardBirdsNWildlife]

The nest box is inclined at 45 degrees, for best view of the inside

[@cruzramirez8724]

At the beginning of the video the bird was inspecting the house, looking from 1 side to the other, visually measuring the box, instinctively knows how big the sticks most be, and dividing the box with their visionary instincts oh how big the nest should be. Simply complex and smart.

[@kevingoodin1836]

love the way the dad sticks around and helps raise the kids.

[@r4ts311]

Many (not all, but most of them) bird species need both parents to help raise their fast-growing chicks :) ... they're not necessarily monogamous for life, but they stick together for at least a breeding season ❤️

[@Aleksander9873]

No, this is not "help". It is his DUTY

[@peep39]

One of the adults passed the food to the other to give to the babies. impressive cooperation

[@frankpinmtl]

Then it stuck it's head out, as the other flew off: "More like this!"

[@jul1aaaaa]

@@frankpinmtl to me, it was more like "are you serious?! This won't do!" 😂😂

[@Hardwork7777]

Not one of the adults but the FATHER goes out to get the grasshoppers & brings them back to the MOTHER. That’s common sense 😏

[@homegrowngamer3411]

5:14 They seem so damn quiet and peaceful... untill the parents show up. Then they are like "FOOD, NOW, GIVE!"

[@karinecarde1254]

Such beautiful, amazing and precious information!!! Thank you so much 😊

[@IllinoisBackyardBirdsNWildlife]

Thank you !

[@wildlifegardenssydney7492]

Thank you for making this interesting film. Such a hardworking little attentive bird mother. When you lifted the roof I was scared she would abandon her nest but she didn’t. She was so smart the way she fit the bigger sticks in there like Tetris.

[@bananabuttons6637]

It always brings a smile to my face when I see those huge, yellow baby beaks, open wide, demanding 😅

[@IllinoisBackyardBirdsNWildlife]

Thanks a lot for your comments and for watching !

[@bonniesiegel9024]

OMG, Precious House Wren. I Love them☺🐦

[@IllinoisBackyardBirdsNWildlife]

Thank you! 😊

[@emilymk12]

They’re so smart, I’ll never get over how strong animal instincts are.

[@hanktwenthe7840]

Instinct does not have anything to do with being smart.

[@r4ts311]

​@@hanktwenthe7840They're not mutually exclusive

[@garrethboland5646]

I wonder where she got her degree in interior design. Not bad.

[@marymclaughlin2559]

I put out a bird house on the front porch for decoration and got treated with watching mom and pop build their nest. It’s been fun. Can’t wait to see babies.

[@Salazar777]

That's a beautiful family...

[@IllinoisBackyardBirdsNWildlife]

Yes they are

[@dawnadriana1764]

Thank you for this beautiful, touching video. Their devotion is so emotional... xoxo

[@IllinoisBackyardBirdsNWildlife]

Thank you !

[@chateaupig826]

Very nice of you giving birdies a cozy house out of the rain and wind ❤❤

[@esta1ful]

That is so cool. Cornell university ornithology dept. used to have a live feed of bird nesting activities online.

[@jib3437]

the love of a mother is beyond everything you can imagine.

[@mikehart6708]

No matter where I look or what I see, nature takes the cake! Amazing!

[@scarletb1571]

Wonderful video❤

[@IllinoisBackyardBirdsNWildlife]

Thanks

[@DudeMan30010]

So cool, I love nature, the arrangement of the twigs and things had a spot and she would make sure it fits perfectly. ❤

[@prettyimages2153]

Amazing nesting and great video thank you

[@IllinoisBackyardBirdsNWildlife]

Many thanks

[@Karen79954]

This is wonderful to see! Thank you so much!!!

[@HannahBMann]

I love wrens and a single thumbs up isn't nearly enough to show how much I enjoyed watch this. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@IllinoisBackyardBirdsNWildlife]

Wow ! Thanks so much

[@TheGravygun]

You go girl

[@David-nh1ry]

I enjoy these out of work shop videos, please add more.

[@IllinoisBackyardBirdsNWildlife]

Will do, stay tuned

[@alliehamilton-calhoun162]

I'm in central Illinois & my house wrens usually don't make it. My neighbor's free-range cat is the bane of my existence during the summer. He nabs them up as soon as they fledge. I thought I was doing good just putting sparrow guards over the entrances. Grrrr. You must have enough chemical-free native plants nearby to produce the number of caterpillars needed to rear a brood of babies. Good job!

[@seasnailsplatoon762]

Hmm. I was inspired to put up a couple boxes for chickadees and wrens, but you're making me rethink my plans. My neighborhood has a few roaming cats, and I'd hate for native birds to put so much energy raising their babies only to feed a cat. I need to do some research and find places around the property that give fledgling birds some cover and escape routes. MY cats won't be an issue for them, they're indoor-only because I don't want them destroying the local ecosystem!

[@e.conboy4286]

Do you have another possible site to relocate or just mount another?

[@djpoolservice]

This is the part of nature I love! Thank you for this awesome video!!!!!

[@IllinoisBackyardBirdsNWildlife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@carolschedler3832]

Brilliant! Thank you for sharing this ordinary, but magical journey!

[@IllinoisBackyardBirdsNWildlife]

Thank you !

[@Strawbabeytart]

A Carolina wren made a nest in a folded camp chair on my balcony, and I could see it just outside my window. What an amazing thing to watch real time. I got to see them take flight and leave the nest! My cats were enamored as well. Spent every day sitting at the window watching them

[@IllinoisBackyardBirdsNWildlife]

Great ! You’re in the front seat watching wildlife!

[@mrs.gadventuresGLEE2405]

amazing! mine just laid 5 eggs in the plant pot and the hatchlings are almost ready to sail away!

[@IllinoisBackyardBirdsNWildlife]

That is awesome!

[@SM-sy5cd]

That was a truly an enjoyable video!

[@IllinoisBackyardBirdsNWildlife]

Thank you very much!

[@drinny26]

I love how she divided the space. She has her nest on one side while leaving the other side open concept for when she has company.

[@e.conboy4286]

Isn’t she quite the home maker? ❤️

[@lisagreenlee]

Very good

[@IllinoisBackyardBirdsNWildlife]

Thanks

[@jenniferferreira9061]

Just incredible ❤❤❤❤.

[@Rob_2020]

Beautiful 😍

[@IllinoisBackyardBirdsNWildlife]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@robertthomasjones9278]

Nice little loft

[@BlackroastTerrierfinches]

That's awesome! You got patience my friend and editing as well

[@IllinoisBackyardBirdsNWildlife]

Yeah it takes time but is rewarding to read all your kind and appreciative comments, thank you!

[@calitoosh45]

looks super cozy

[@rtisom]

Fascinating and beautiful to watch. Outstanding video, thank you

[@IllinoisBackyardBirdsNWildlife]

Glad you enjoyed it !

[@JejakPandawaLima]

Wow Amaizing..burung yg sangat pintar sekali membuat sarang..❤️⚘️

[@AW-xc1xc]

Thank you for the video. I'll watch it when I feel down.

[@notme7970]

Isn’t nature just the best?

[@vornamenachname8783]

oh, what a great video! Thank you for that, tomorrow I will show my kids :)

[@IllinoisBackyardBirdsNWildlife]

Wonderful!

[@juniorgc8]

That’s amazing to watch thank you

[@MsKMcZ]

That made me so happy!! Thank You for sharing!

[@IllinoisBackyardBirdsNWildlife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jenniferherndon7261]

Ohhhhh I Love this!!!If only humans wud wrk this hard forthemself and ther Fams!!

[@Barnagh1]

That is so nice, thank you for sharing. I have a wrench roosting by my front door every night.

[@IllinoisBackyardBirdsNWildlife]

That is awesome!

[@williamlavelle7786]

is it an open end or a socket wrench? what size is it/ bigger than 44mm or smaller? Do you rub it with WD 40 to keep it shiny?

[@phenomenalwife5380]

I see u moving in girl... Nice place, lay out is nice ❤ its definitely your style show me around girl... Love your applwood walls and flooring.. u nailed a good one 😉 and look at these precious babies looking like there father 😂

[@NEWMUSICLOVER8729]

Great the next level videos❤❤❤❤

[@tarummurat2093]

Très belle vidéo

[@UddinSt]

I very happy see your vidio bird make nest 👍👍❤❤

[@jckyhn7329]

You can hear a parent scolding every time the roof is lifted off. "Back off!"

[@IllinoisBackyardBirdsNWildlife]

Yes they are very protective of their nest

[@jckyhn7329]

Was your camera motion activated or remotely activated with eyes on the box? What kind of camera? Great set up! @@IllinoisBackyardBirdsNWildlife

[@annecohen8927]

I’m impressed! Beautifully done !

[@IllinoisBackyardBirdsNWildlife]

Thank you

[@Sheriden.]

She’s a good mama❤

[@user-mw1wj7nv8s]

Beautiful house bird

[@OBjectifsFauneSauvage]

Cool!

[@miroberries]

....that was awesome...best wishes from AotearoaNZ...❤❤❤

[@neftaliriverajr503]

Praise God❤ that is so beautiful how animals have this insight to know how to take care of their nestlings 🎉🎉🎉

[@biboyumandar1538]

Wow ! Its just absolutely amazing !!!

[@IllinoisBackyardBirdsNWildlife]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Renville80]

It has always amazed me how such a small bird can have such a loud song!

[@mr.handsome4548]

A really cool and good video, thank you!

[@IllinoisBackyardBirdsNWildlife]

I’m glad you like it

[@Michael_Michaels]

Nature and wildlife wonders me so much!

[@Jung_DIY]

That's so great😍

[@IllinoisBackyardBirdsNWildlife]

Thanks for your time

[@lindaw2418]

Love this.

[@IllinoisBackyardBirdsNWildlife]

Thanks

[@Lourdes-dj9cn]

Mil gracias x dejar el sonido real❤❤❤

[@chandrakalagardening289]

Beautiful 👌

[@IllinoisBackyardBirdsNWildlife]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lokiAfricangrey]

that is so nice ❤

[@naturefunwjasown4267]

Very nice video, thank you.

[@amberbagu923]

I had a bird house up for 3 years before someone looked at it. A wren inspected it and started moving in, and then all of a sudden, everyone else was interested in it. Hilarious to watch.

[@289blazeking289]

Good to know, I put up a house at the beginning of spring last year and had no takers, maybe this year someone will choose it!

[@LastButNotLost]

Great video. I built some nest boxes for American bluebirds and titmice. So far, the only birds showing interest are chickadees. I'll take what I can get! Thanks for the video. I'm used to watching big birds breed (egrets... so many egrets), so it is nice to see how their diminutive cousins do it.

[@IllinoisBackyardBirdsNWildlife]

Thanks for watching!

[@anttikuusmetso]

Many thanks for a beauhigul video!

[@AlbertoMavic3]

M A R A V I L L O S O. Que gran trabajo y sobre todo, que maravilla poder observarlos. Una gran dedicación a estos animales y un millon de gracias por dejarnos observarlos. Un gran trabajo sin lugar a dudas. Un fuerte abrazo y un saludo desde España.

[@IllinoisBackyardBirdsNWildlife]

Thanks for the kind words and for your time

[@faatima555]

Как же красиво творение Аллагьа,ма ша Аллагь

[@prairiepalmetto9378]

When I was making a lot of quilts I used to put thin fabric and thread scraps in a bag and hold them until Spring, then put them out in the tress. Free building materials! We had pretty bird nests.

[@MikeJones-dw1zl]

There's got to be like a gazillion sticks there, that's a hard working bird right there.

[@chaomaokrongnang7372]

Chim làm tổ hay quá ❤Like

[@user-tn6wz9ds8g]

Спасибо, что мы видим это чудо природы. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤👍💯

[@jeanhawken4482]

Perfect builders

[@SafdarDurrani]

It looks very amazing to me how the birds prepared their nest and hatchet eggs and both member of the family birds gether food for babies Thanx

[@eebvidz]

So cute❤❤❤

[@ilianarodriguez6011]

I am so into this!!! Is that crazy??😂 The way they build nests I have a few babies I hear above my deck. Im glad I never power washed what I thought was debris stuck there. It’s a nest! Yikes

[@IllinoisBackyardBirdsNWildlife]

Yes they are!

[@abunazihforbirds8189]

❤❤❤

[@jrb1635]

Merci infiniment, de partager ces beaux moments, ou la Vie fait son oeuvre,

[@thomasanderson2870]

I have several wren boxes on our property, so funny to watch them do their thing. Always scolding me when I walk by the nests. 😂❤

[@zanarking420]

They love peanut butter. I've been feeding one for over a year now. He brought a female companion to join the feast. Little guy didn't wait for me to put it down, he grabs it right off the knife before I spread it sometimes

[@ralphemerson497]

Awesome job!

[@IllinoisBackyardBirdsNWildlife]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@channel-ge7gs]

Nice video

[@Ekster77]

Wonderful footage. Thanks for sharing!

[@tommcconnell69]

Very interesting. The bird chose a bird box next to a tree, knowing it could conserve energy building the nest. Then, just like human babies, the chick's can't communicate they are in danger, like when the roof of their nest continually gets removed.

[@teeanahera8949]

*chicks, no apostrophe.

[@carolschedler3832]

@@teeanahera8949😂

[@randbarrett8706]

Don’t overestimate the intelligence of birds

[@naturesmusic1171]

In some countries it's quiet normal that people put up several of this bird house on trees nearby their houses. Kids even get bird house as birthday gift so they can assemble and put up in apple trees. 😊

[@Flavioelnacionalistaargentino]

Muy interesante notable😂

[@ilhamkhan1662]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@carolinejohnson22]

They dont need much do they......clever little things... 🥰🇬🇧

[@dreambirds504]

Nice video ❤

[@khaledsaleh9304]

قَالَ رَبُّنَا الَّذِي أَعْطَىٰ كُلَّ شَيْءٍ خَلْقَهُ ثُمَّ هَدَىٰ

[@khaledsaleh9304]

سبحان الله وبحمده سبحان الله العظيم ..