Starlings In Roof

Hello we ve just discovered that starlings have gotten in to our roof to start building a nest.

Starlings in roof.

In simple words european starlings are the birds that can easily adapt to almost every kind of habitat. Where natural tree hollows for their cavity nests are lacking starlings nest in attics and other building spaces gaining access via vents for dryers stoves and bathrooms or via deteriorated or damaged building materials. European starlings an invasive species not native to the us were first introduced to new york in 1890 as part of a misguided attempt to introduce every bird that william shakespeare ever wrote about into the us. Avoid large open feeders such as hoppers or platforms that are easy options for hungry starling flocks.

The reason why birds like starlings nest under your eaves is it s safe from predators and natural elements. I understand that its illegal to interfere with their nests during breeding season does anyone know when breeding season is. Tube feeders with very short perches or clinging mesh designs are also less comfortable for starlings. For large flocks or agricultural applications starlings can be removed or deterred with a well timed organized scare campaign using strategically placed sophisticated audio or visual repellents as well as deterrents that irritate the starlings other senses.

Be it your roof attic basement backyard garden or a gutter they can literally build their nest anywhere you can think of. To help a starling out of one of these vents you may need to remove the hood or microwave so you might want to call a professional. One thing you can do is to make the slope steeper by installing an additional board or reconstructing this part of your roof. Because the starlings have fewer natural predators here they spread unchecked damaging environments and bullying native birds.

Sometimes young starlings get caught in vents falling into open spaces that they can t escape. Domed feeders can also help keep starlings away as these birds aren t as agile to get underneath the dome. European starlings also called rat birds are the sturdy black songbirds that belongs to tyrant flycatcher family.