Useful Hints

• A pair bond may form between a male and a female at any time of the year, and the pair will stay together for life. Members of a pair stay together on their territory year-round, and forage and move around the territory together.
• Near homes, they’re versatile nesters, making use of discarded flowerpots, mailboxes, propane-tank covers, and a variety of other items. Their nests have even been found in old coat pockets and boots. Males often build multiple nest starts, and the female makes the final selection.
• Male and female Carolina Wrens complete the nest together. One member of the pair may stay at the site while the other gathers material.