Doves Nesting In Gutter

We have talked a lot about birds nesting in dryer vents throughout maryland.
Doves nesting in gutter. While this is a common problem it s not the only place where birds tend to nest from our experience as maryland bird removal technicians. To encourage the birds to nest in a safer place in the future try putting up a nesting box for them. Move them around so the doves do not simply get used to them. Set out plastic birds and other animals in the garden or on the balcony.
Another way you can get rid of a nest is to vacate it by trapping the birds that are using it. Use traps to remove nesting birds. Another consideration would be to hire a professional to relocate the nest from your gutter system. Their another favorite spot you should keep an eye on is gutters.
All kinds of birds nest in gutters including starlings doves finches thrushes and many other small and mid size birds. There may be nesting birds eggs or baby birds inside and federal law protects many birds and their nests from being killed trapped or otherwise disturbed. They re very easy to make. There is no protection from anything.
About 2 weeks ago at the very end of our rain gutter about a foot and a half from the downspout these darling but utterly pathetic birds built a nest. You should also wear a mask to prevent inhaling dust or mites that can be found in the nesting material. Just cut a circle from a 12 inch square piece of hardware cloth.