Hello we ve just discovered that starlings have gotten in to our roof to start building a nest.
Nesting starlings in roof.
The reason why birds like starlings nest under your eaves is it s safe from predators and natural elements.
The house sparrows i don t hear a peep from in the nest only the chirruping of the males on the guttering outside the nests.
Gutters and drainage pipes clogged with starling nests often back up causing extensive water damage.
Vents with nests inside may not function properly.
It serves as an instant roof and if the slope isn t too steep your house becomes an easy choice.
Starlings require an entrance hole of 1 5 in diameter to access a birdhouse.
Exhaust vents and ductwork are a favorite starling nesting place which can.
This can be inconvenient or in some cases unsafe.
Starlings love nothing more than a cosy space in a roof or loft for their nests.
Dryer stove and bathroom vents are ideal.
Critter control can help remove starling nests.
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.
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.
A vent with a metal flap may not deter them.
Nesting starlings can tear through screens and damage homes.
Starling nests can cause problems when they appear in gutters vents eaves or window ledges.
If your birdhouses have large entrances repair the entrance holes and make them smaller so starlings are unable to get inside.
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.
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.
Roofs are vital sanctuaries for them all because of the loss of natural nest sites.