But special rules do apply if a nest is discovered during renovation or repair work.
Birds in roof space.
Try to arrange for them holes to be sealed during the morning as this is when most birds are out of the nest and they aren t likely to be sealed in the roof space.
People and animals share the same land all over the world but occasionally birds take that space sharing to mean that the feathered fiends can shelter inside.
More information about preventing birds from nesting in your chimney.
Many of the birds that use roof spaces are now species of conservation concern.
How to stop birds nesting in roofs.
Swifts swallows and house martins cause much.
Swifts have declined starlings and house sparrows are red listed and house martins and swallows are amber listed.
How to stop birds nesting in chimneys.
There are very few birds that will nest in the roof space or under your eaves.
They contain small metal pins that deter birds from landing on your roof.
If you re worried that some birds might be trapped accidentally you can install a temporary mesh cover for a few days and monitor the hole.
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.
Anti roosting strips bird spikes these strips are often put on ledges of commercial buildings.
Many of the birds that use roof spaces are now species of conservation concern because of their population decline over the past 25 years.