Nests of protected birds can sometimes be removed because the nest is considered unsafe for the birds.
Starlings nesting in roof.
Unsafe nests include those built in gutters and drain pipes in vents or on other rooftop equipment.
Only when you are certain that a nest is no longer in use can it be removed as active nests for all birds are fully protected by law.
Foolproof ways to stop sparrows and starlings from nesting under your eaves.
Exhaust vents and ductwork are a favorite starling nesting place which can.
In urban areas nests occupy building eaves window ledges and almost any other place between 6 and 60 feet off the ground.
Starling nests are a loosely woven mass of bark grass twigs and trash.
What does a starling nest look like.
Gutters and drainage pipes clogged with starling nests often back up causing extensive water damage.
Hide the nest material.
Stop before the nest completes.
Large scale buildup of feces from these flocks can lead to structural damage as the uric acid in starling feces can.
Make the slope steeper.
Starlings love nothing more than a cosy space in a roof or loft for their nests.
Starlings often nest within tree hollows and even cracks in utility poles.