But special rules do apply if a nest is discovered during renovation or repair work.
Seagulls nesting on roof.
Seagulls seek out high points on roofs and chimneys so installing parallel wires plastic or steel spikes or polyurethane netting in these areas can help prevent birds from perching.
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.
Gull nesting season generally begins in mid april and goes through late june or july and roof nesting is most common if you have a flat roof.
Try spikes or bird spiders if you want to keep a few birds off the roof or use bird netting to keep a whole flock away.
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You can also play predator or ultrasonic sounds to repel birds.
When we work with homeowners with birds nesting in their roof first of all we must consider that it is illegal to disturb or destroy an active nest.
If the problem persists you may need to remove the birds nest or food source in order to make sure they stay away.
Roofs are vital sanctuaries for them all because of the loss of natural nest sites.
In this case what you can do is deny access to the birds and install an artificial nesting box close to the.
Birds should be allowed to nest wherever there is no conflict.
It s important to know whether gulls may be setting up shop to nest up on your roof so that you can manage them safely and humanely.
The gull s physical size and aggressive nature especially at times of nesting can also lead to attacks on the general public and employees.
Typical seagull behaviour seagulls will roost on the highest points of a roof usually the ridge chimneys or along the highest flat roof.
Throughout the spring summer and sometimes autumn birds look for a new home to raise their young and for some unfortunately that home can be your chimney stack.