We have talked a lot about birds nesting in dryer vents throughout maryland.
Doves nesting in gutter.
Again you will need to follow legal guidelines when considering this step.
All kinds of birds nest in gutters including starlings doves finches thrushes and many other small and mid size birds.
Just cut a circle from a 12 inch square piece of hardware cloth.
Use traps to remove nesting birds.
Another consideration would be to hire a professional to relocate the nest from your gutter system.
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.
Move them around so the doves do not simply get used to them.
Larger birds or predators are the best choice as they will scare away doves and stop them feeding and roosting in the garden.
There is no protection from anything.
To encourage the birds to nest in a safer place in the future try putting up a nesting box for them.
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.
Set out plastic birds and other animals in the garden or on the balcony.
You should also wear a mask to prevent inhaling dust or mites that can be found in the nesting material.
Their another favorite spot you should keep an eye on is gutters.
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.