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Need advice on how to relocate 2 pair of birds nesting on our house

valausen
8 years ago

We have been doing some remodeling and will be having exterior of house painted so we broke down two mud nests up under roof edge. The two pair of birds have just returned today to find their nests gone and are rebuilding. I can't bear thinking of having to destroy the nests with eggs or baby birds inside! Any ideas or advice?

Comments (3)

  • suezbell
    8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    Likely could not "relocate" them if and once the nest is established -- parents would probably abandon a disturbed nest, however,

    Since they're rebuilding rather than sitting on eggs in the nest yet, see that don't get established. Use this opportunity to force them elsewhere by knocking down their efforts daily -- they'll eventually get the message.

    You could put up something that will discourage them such as a piece of window screening that you could move later and/or something with motion and/or noise to cause them disquiet -- such as adding a wind chime or wind sock -- anything to disturb them enough to seek a safer place elsewhere to nest.

  • einportlandor
    8 years ago

    Check with the nearest Audubon Society chapter. I'm sure they can advise you.