Most of the time I am an organic gardner but not over iris borers. When I spot them I dig up the clump and cut out all rotted areas and trim the leaves to healthy parts and fungicide them. It postpones bloom for a year with some irises but not others. I do not dig up all the clumps not showing a problem however for most seem healthy and usually I do not get the borers back again for many years. What is bothering me this year is slugs and snails all over the iris. Never had that problem before and that might be from rain, rain, rain so I stomp, stomp, stomp the offenders.

The bluebirds will often check out boxes for several days before deciding on one - usually if you see both a male and female going to the box together and going in and out, there is a good chance they will choose that box. If you have multiple boxes, then you may be able to end up with bluebirds in one, and another type of bird (such as your wren) in another box. Good luck with your birding!

Kendra, I don't know for sure but I've seen sparrows poking around on the ground too and have assumed there are seeds---weed seeds or something that they like. I have mourning doves doing the same. Congrats on your egg! I'm hoping for the same very soon.... Ann

Love your pictures. I love seeing the males feeding the females. It is so adorable.