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Barnyard Buddies:  Wren type birds getting into house!!!  |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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 Posted - Nov 30 2006 : 10:03:28 AM
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I wonder if anyone can help me identify this type of bird--the poor little souls are somehow getting into my home. Over the last 6-7 months, I've come home at various hours to find knick-knacks turned over and vases broken on the floor and a tiny little bird, mostly brown, a little white and black stripes down the length of it's body, with a longish thin beek flying around, scared to death and reeking havoc with my cats! It's almost wren like. I seriously don't know how they're getting in my house--no fireplace/chimney, no open windows without screens, no doors standing wide open... secondly, I'd like to know what type of bird it is (just because I like birds and she's sooo pretty!). After much effort of confining cats, I can usually leave the front door open and she'll eventually head out, but just about every other month, there she is again! I honestly hope it's not the same bird, because, well, I'd seriously have to consider her sanity:)
Is there such a thing as a house wren?
Just think of all of the roads there are...all of the things I haven't seen....yet. |
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
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MullersLaneFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
596 Posts
Rock Falls
IL
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Posted - Nov 30 2006 : 12:24:06 PM
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I'd check your eaves & soffits. It doesn't take a large hole at all
Cyndi
Muller's Lane Farm http://www.mullerslanefarm.com
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
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Posted - Nov 30 2006 : 12:28:13 PM
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It sounds very much like a Carolina Wren. It may well be the same bird. I have a pair that took up residence on my back porch last summer and they have been here ever since. In fact, I believe they are wintering in my bird house outside my kitchen window! Every now and then a little head pops out and eyes me warily. Yours may have found an easy access through an eave or a roof vent. You may want to check for holes. Good luck with your new friend.
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2006 : 12:29:56 PM
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there are several varieties of wrens and they do often build their nests close to human dwellings, on porches, in flower pots,on shelves, etc.
The varieties most likely to do this are the House wren,and Bewick's wren. Wrens are sociable and therefore tend to build near human dwellings.
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
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Posted - Nov 30 2006 : 12:31:35 PM
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I've had them flitting all over my yard as of late and there is one that will visit the windowsill feeder at the kitchen window and peek in..ha.
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
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Bluewrenn
True Blue Farmgirl
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Erin
Texas
USA
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
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Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
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Posted - Dec 02 2006 : 3:43:09 PM
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Jonni - there's nothing quite like having a bird in the house, eh? I've only had one, and boy, it had us all in fits. Good luck on finding out how to keep them out!!!
XOXO, Libbie
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bramble
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Dec 02 2006 : 7:15:31 PM
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I had to smile because yesterday I left the door open all day to let a finch out. We have always had these cute little birds try to "live" with us and they seem to find their way in the strangest places (air conditioner, soffits, attic vents, etc). The last one got in because an upper window had slipped and I had the storm and screen out for cleaning. They are sweet little things but not inside thank you very much! Hope you figure out how they are letting themselves in soon!
with a happy heart |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Dec 04 2006 : 1:52:40 PM
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I did some researching, and it looks like it's either a housewren (thank you Tina and Mumof3) or a nuthatch. I've been searching the "winter birds" of Kentucky website, and I just can't distinguish between the two, really. Both cute, both small, both have funny little beaks.
My great grandmother always had some old irish thing about a bird in the house--knowing the irish, it probably involved a curse :) but I'm hoping that they're just good luck, plain and simple.
I also worry myself silly over them being inside with three cats?!? Must have a death wish--this weekend was REALLY cold, so I didn't get the opportunity to climb around the eaves of the house like I wanted, but will do so this weekend.
I love the little ones, but I can't have em inside!
Just think of all of the roads there are...all of the things I haven't seen....yet. |
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Wren type birds getting into house!!!
