It serves as an instant roof and if the slope isn t too steep your house becomes an easy choice.
Starling birds nesting in roof.
Large scale buildup of feces from these flocks can lead to structural damage as the uric acid in starling feces can.
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.
It is illegal to intentionally disturb or destroy the active nest of any wild bird.
Exhaust vents and ductwork are a favorite starling nesting place which can.
Hello we ve just discovered that starlings have gotten in to our roof to start building a nest.
Although they are noisy they seldom cause any damage and their nesting period is fairly short.
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.
Gutters and drainage pipes clogged with starling nests often back up causing extensive water damage.