These migratory birds are only a problem for a limited time each year but if you have a few of them nest above your door you’ll certainly appreciate the problems they cause.
Fully protected by law (in our opinion, quite rightly) there is little you can do once nesting begins so you should plan your defence well in advance.
As we’ve already mentioned this is a migratory species so there’s a large chunk of the year when these birds aren’t even in the country. This is the time to remove any old abandoned nests and install measures to prevent them being rebuilt next season. Either just proof over the worst affected area and let them nest further along or proof the entire building and they’re sure to find another site nearby (just have your apology ready for your neighbour!) Either way, this is a relatively simple problem to solve if planned properly.
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The Feral Pigeon (Columba Livia) is descended from the Rock Dove and is a natural cliff dweller, as such it is perfectly at home in our towns and cities because it sees each building as just another cliff to be colonised.
When hunting for food or protecting their nests gulls can be incredibly aggressive. If you’re unlucky enough to have them nest on your property you’ll know what a threat they can be when they’re looking after their eggs or young. Even if it’s just a regular loafing spot the mess beneath can be enormous.
First introduced to Britain in the 17th century, the lack of natural predators and abundance of food has seen this specie’s population grow to the point where it is often referred to as a pest.
If you have any kind of project planned which involves ground disturbance, at certain times of the year you need to take into account the possibility of ground nesting birds.
