Just cut a circle from a 12 inch square piece of hardware cloth.
Doves nesting in gutter.
If you ve found a bird s nest in your gutter and it s during nesting season anytime from spring through early fall don t try to remove it yourself.
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.
They re very easy to make.
Set out plastic birds and other animals in the garden or on the balcony.
We have talked a lot about birds nesting in dryer vents throughout maryland.
You should also wear a mask to prevent inhaling dust or mites that can be found in the nesting material.
Again you will need to follow legal guidelines when considering this step.
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.
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.
Another way you can get rid of a nest is to vacate it by trapping the birds that are using it.
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.
To encourage the birds to nest in a safer place in the future try putting up a nesting box for them.