Sometimes it’s the little miracles we remember the most. For nearly 20 years we’ve had house wrens nesting at Mt. Hoo, so it became routine each spring knowing there was activity in the house wren ...

House wrens are spunky little birds about the size of a newly hatched chicken. They once inhabited almost every backyard and garden, consuming insects and chattering away to inform the world of their ...

Birds don't waste much time getting down to the business of nesting each spring. I've observed baby rob-ins and bluebirds that are already out of the nest. At home, I have nest boxes occupied by ...

It might surprise you to know it’s the male wren — not the female — that kicks off the nesting process when he returns in spring. His cheery song is a declaration of claimed territory, and he’ll ...

Wrens are little brown birds that can easily be distinguished from most other birds by observing their high energy, upright tail, loud chatter and bold behavior. House wrens are spunky little birds ...

The house wren nest box is empty, but my heart is full. The annual wren nesting at Mt. Hoo has been a success. For seven years now a tiny camera has allowed my wife and I to watch this miracle unfold ...

Ms. Renkl is a contributing Opinion writer who covers flora, fauna, politics and culture in the American South. Spring is proceeding apace in this yard, despite my worst fears. For 28 of the 29 years ...

Ms. Renkl, a contributing Opinion writer, reports from Nashville on flora, fauna, politics and culture in the American South. Of all the nest boxes in our yard, the Carolina chickadees always choose ...

People often describe the house wren as plain because the bird has simple brown colors. But don't disregard these backyard guests. House wrens measure 4 3/4 inches long with a wingspan of 6 inches.