Wren magnet – Backyard Heroes

Discover the wren (Troglodytes troglodytes), the tiny bird with Europe's mightiest voice. Don't be fooled by its modest size — the wren has one of the loudest songs relative to its body weight of any bird in the world. With its cocked tail, brown striped feathers, and tireless energy, the wren is a common and beloved resident of hedges, gardens, and woodland edges throughout Europe — present all year round, even in the coldest winter months.

This premium magnet features stunning wildlife photography that captures the characteristic posture and lively expression of this small but powerful garden visitor.

Conservation Status: Least Concern

• Population: Widespread in Europe (locally declining due to loss of hedges and scrub)
• Habitat: Hedges, woodland edges, gardens, reed beds, and rocky coasts throughout Europe
• Major Threats: Loss of hedges and scrub, harsh winters, intensive agriculture
• Ecological Role: Natural pest controller — feeds on spiders, insects, and larvae
• Special Feature: Males build multiple nests — females choose the best one

Fascinating Facts:

• The wren is one of the loudest birds in the world relative to its body weight
• Males build up to 12 nests per season — females choose their favourite nest and line it with feathers
• Wrens sleep in groups during extreme cold — up to 60 birds in one nest box for warmth
• They are present year-round in the Netherlands — one of the few small songbirds that brave the winter
• Despite their small size, wrens fiercely defend their territory against much larger birds

How to attract wrens to your garden?

• Create dense hedges and shrubby corners for shelter and nesting opportunities
• Leave log piles and brushwood heaps for foraging
• Provide low ground cover and ivy for shelter
• Hang open nest boxes low to the ground
• Maintain wild corners with leaf litter and insects

We partner with organizations that make a real, measurable contribution to wildlife protection. Together, we're building a community of wildlife ambassadors — one magnet at a time.

With the purchase of this magnet, we donate €2.00 to wildlife conservation – directly contributing to the preservation of the wren and its habitat.

Part of our Backyard Heroes collection — transform your fridge into a tribute to Europe's smallest bird with the biggest voice.