I Have Birds Nesting In My Roof

However the area where the birds were able to get into your roof may be more problematic and it may need repairing.

I have birds nesting in my roof.

To begin with we need to consider why nesting birds are an issue in gutters. House sparrows and starlings are the most likely candidates. The most common entry route for birds is at the side of the roof where mortar meets tile here the mortar can crack and fall away over time and birds can get in. How to tell if there are birds in your vents.

A bird nest built in a vent roof or gutter can seriously damage them. As the countryside has been built on and our national and indeed global landscape has become increasingly urbanised many species of wildlife have been displaced. You hear fairly loud chirping and scratching especially in the morning hours. These clogs prevent water from moving through the system and down the vertical spouts.

Depending on your preferences you can set up barriers use non toxic repellents or scare the birds away by building fake predators. Overflowing gutter systems can damage your home s walls. Block your chimney vents pipe fittings and attic to avoid cavity nesting of some birds. The other question many people ask is whether or not they can get rid of the nesting birds.

There is a problem with your vent or an appliance connected to that vent. It is illegal to intentionally disturb or destroy the active nest of any wild bird. Birds make themselves at home in your roof via existing damage. They do need our help so if at all possible please allow them to access to nest in your roof but if the roof must be sealed off place nest boxes under the eaves for starlings sparrows swifts swallows and house martins.

In essence lack of maintenance is responsible for your disrupted sleep. And as a result we are limited in what we can do to help homeowners who have birds nesting in their roof. If birds frequently nest near your home and you want to get rid of them humanely you have many options. So if you have a birds nest in there there s been a failure in the materials somewhere for birds to get in and nest.

According to the rspca the answer is no at least very rarely. You should also check if the problem is on the separate nesting box you installed. You can often see the nest or see traces of debris around the vent entrance. Three ways to prevent birds from nesting in your roof.

All bird nests are protected by law. Most of the time nesting activity is harmless.