Mid-Atlantic Gardening: Our Carolina Wrens, 0 by VA_Wild_Rose

VA_Wild_Rose wrote:
He then escorts his lady (in this case, Gracie) around to see his nests, and she makes final decision on whiich one will be used. At that time, they will complete the nest together, mating occurs, and well... you know the rest.

Long story short, we were not accepted for the first nest. Knowing a bit more, I did not tear out the half-constructed nest. Even after a nest has been selected, the male will continue to work on the top contenders, as "back-ups"... in case of nest destruction, etc. Also, being the paranoid type, the Mrs. will rarely use the same nest a second time in the same breeding season (typically two clutches a summer).

So on or about June 15th, construction on our nest began again!