A vent with a metal flap may not deter them.
Starlings nesting in my roof ireland.
On the other hand you can t have the new roof done over the nest and block the chicks in so that the parents don t have access.
From hollow trees to farm buildings.
Their nests are made of plant material lined with feathers moss and wool if.
If you move it you risk all of the chicks in it being deserted by the parents and dying of starvation.
Starlings are a very common bird.
A general licence issued by the government allows authorised persons to kill or take roof nesting feral pigeons in britain and house sparrows starlings and feral pigeons in northern ireland and destroy their nests but only if it can be shown that action was necessary for the purpose of preserving public health.
Dryer stove and bathroom vents are ideal.
They can hover or perch while raising the flap to get into vents.
I understand that its illegal to interfere with their nests during breeding season does anyone know when breeding season is.
Look for their nests in old trees church steeples and other holes and crevices.
Starlings nest in a range of areas.
It is actually illegal to disturb this nest as it is protected within the terms of the widllife and countryside act.
Nests in building cavities and vents starlings will use any hole they can get into if it leads to a suitably sized cavity.
Due to their bullying nature they will take any suitable site evicting any previous owner.
Starlings breed throughout ireland in loose colonies in trees but are just at home nesting in holes cervices and attics in houses.
The starling is a nesting bird.
They can be seen in most gardens parks and woodlands throughout ireland.
It serves as an instant roof and if the slope isn t too steep your house becomes an easy choice.
The reason why birds like starlings nest under your eaves is it s safe from predators and natural elements.
They are similar in size to a black bird but have shorter tails.
Their nests are in enclosed areas with at least a 1 1 2 inch opening.