Starling Birds Nesting In Roof
One thing you can do is to make the slope steeper by installing an additional board or reconstructing this part of your roof.
Starling birds nesting in roof. Exhaust vents and ductwork are a favorite starling nesting place which can. 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. The reason why birds like starlings nest under your eaves is it s safe from predators and natural elements. 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.
Gutters and drainage pipes clogged with starling nests often back up causing extensive water damage. All bird nests are protected by law. 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.
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. It serves as an instant roof and if the slope isn t too steep your house becomes an easy choice.