Nests of protected birds can sometimes be removed because the nest is considered unsafe for the birds.
Starlings nesting in roof.
What does a starling nest look like.
Foolproof ways to stop sparrows and starlings from nesting under your eaves.
Starling nests are a loosely woven mass of bark grass twigs and trash.
Large scale buildup of feces from these flocks can lead to structural damage as the uric acid in starling feces can.
Although they are noisy they seldom cause any damage and their nesting period is fairly short.
Hide the nest material.
However there are restrictions on this removal so you should contact your local authorities before you attempt to do this.
Starlings often nest within tree hollows and even cracks in utility poles.
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.
Starlings love nothing more than a cosy space in a roof or loft for their nests.
Stop before the nest completes.
Gutters and drainage pipes clogged with starling nests often back up causing extensive water damage.
In most states it s legal to destroy the nest of any bird as long as it s not fully established.
Make the slope steeper.