Carolina Wren question (1 Viewer)

[TexasBre]

Hi all -
We have a Carolina Wren that has built a nest in one of our hanging plants on our back patio. Is it okay to carefully water the plant? We obviously do not want to disturb the nest, but we're concerned that the plant will die and the nest will then be unprotected without the leaves for coverage. Suggestions/advice appreciated! TIA

 

[Kits]

Welcome to Birdforum!

By watering the plant, you could disturb the nest and cause the parents to abandon it.

 

[ovenbird43]

I think it's fine to carefully water the plant, infrequently and small amounts at a time. We had the same situation in one of our potted plants hanging from our front porch a couple years ago. The occasional disturbance should not be enough to cause abandonment. If the nest hatches though, don't water it once the young have become fully feathered, or else they may jump out of the nest a day or so too early.

 

[KC Foggin]

I agree with Ovenbird!