House Wrens have been nesting in the box next to my garden. I think that the parents are trying to coax the nestlings to fledge. It's hard to get the kids to leave home. Is mom withholding food?
I Googled around a bit and found a much better video than mine on YouTube. The parents and the nestlings are making the scolding "cheh-cheh" sounds. One site that I found suggested that the House Wren's scolding calls were aimed at me or perhaps other birds in the parents' territory. Another suggested that House Wrens are just fussy like that and don't much care whether you're watching or not.
I love the House Wrens' song, which is bubbly and musical. Lots of trills and spills, and quite loud for such a little bird. Wild Birds Unlimited says that the male House Wren will start nests in many cavities in a territory and let his mate choose one. That's why I keep finding piles of sticks in my Bluebird Box! 
They've yet to complete a nest in the Bluebird Box, preferring the painted house near the garden instead. Nice to know that they snacking away on the bugs that could be carrying away my tomatoes and squash.
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