Gutters and drainage pipes clogged with starling nests often back up causing extensive water damage.
Starling birds nesting in roof.
One thing you can do is to make the slope steeper by installing an additional board or reconstructing this part of your roof.
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.
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.
It serves as an instant roof and if the slope isn t too steep your house becomes an easy choice.
The reason why birds like starlings nest under your eaves is it s safe from predators and natural elements.
Starlings can be noisy nesters so it s not surprising that some people dislike them doing so in their roof but fortunately i only hear the nestlings in my roof over the front door as i leave the house.
All bird nests are protected by law.
It is illegal to intentionally disturb or destroy the active nest of any wild bird.
Hello we ve just discovered that starlings have gotten in to our roof to start building a nest.
Exhaust vents and ductwork are a favorite starling nesting place which can.