far Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Basically some bird has made a nest in the gutter right above our bedroom and there are some baby birds in the nest, they are annoying the hell out of us as from about 4am in the morning all the way through to when we wake up for work they are just tweeting constantly and its pretty dam loud and high pitched Anyone know if I should attempt to move the nest or how long it will take before they fly away? I called a few guys from Yell but their suggestion was a bit barbaric to say the least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Just tell the chavvy wench to go home to her fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Shut your windows, get double glazing and leave them alone. You cannot move a nest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
far Posted May 29, 2008 Author Share Posted May 29, 2008 we have double glazing and windows shut and its still dam loud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs H Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 No don't move the nest they will be done soon! Vicki x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
far Posted May 29, 2008 Author Share Posted May 29, 2008 No don't move the nest they will be done soon! Vicki x ok thanks vicky,anyone know how long it would take for them to start moving out etc ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supranature Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Best phone RSPB, they will give you "nest" advise, both practically and legally. You could get into sh1t if its a protected species etc............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
far Posted May 29, 2008 Author Share Posted May 29, 2008 Best phone RSPB, they will give you "nest" advise, both practically and legally. You could get into sh1t if its a protected species etc............ oh yeah, of course! never even thought of them:blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatSport Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 i feel your pain mate! I have a nest of starlings in the eaves just above the bedroom window. They kick off at 5.30 in the morning and it lasts all day. Have heard the young should soon leave the nest, but i`m worried there may be more of their mates come round to take advantage of the cosy surroundings. Best thing is to fit wire netting to stop them coming back next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_have Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Get a cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Probably just sparrows, they'll nest anywhere. As mentioned speak to RSPCB for some advice and if they are not endangered kill them/remove the nest. It's probably best you kill them all as if they have young ones as they will not return if you move the nest itself - i.e they'll stave to death Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Get a cat then throw it up there with the birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
far Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 It's probably best you kill them all as if they have young ones as they will not return if you move the nest itself - i.e they'll stave to death Are you serious? I couldnt bring myself to do that:( I will give it another week and the see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 From http://www.the-tree.org.uk/EnchantedForest/nestingbirds.htm A wild bird is defined as ‘any bird of a kind which is resident in or a visitor to Great Britain in a wild state. (Game birds however are not included in this definition. They are covered by the Game Acts, which fully protect them during the close season.) All birds, their nests and eggs, are protected by law and it is therefore an offence, with certain exemptions, to; intentionally kill, injure or take any wild bird intentionally take, damage or destroy the nest of any wild bird whilst it is in use or being built intentionally take or destroy the egg of any wild bird have in one's possession or control any wild bird, dead or alive, or any part of a wild bird, which has been taken in contravention of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) or the Protection of Birds Act 1954 have in one's possession or control any egg or part of an egg which has been taken in contravention of the Act intentionally (or recklessly, in England and Wales only (CRoW 2000)) disturb any wild bird listed on Schedule 1 while it is nest building, or at (or near) a nest containing eggs or young, or disturb the dependent young of such a bird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Damn squatters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermonkey Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 don't kill them or move the nest:(, they should be moving out soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dini_the_owl Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 post em to me and ill throw em in with the owls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Just tell the chavvy wench to go home to her fella Well I thought that was funny. I don't think anyone else noticed, sorry to say! If they are house sparrows, I'm quite sure they are now protected, so be careful what you do. They will fly the nest within a few months I'd thought, unless a bigger bird or a cat gets them first. An environmentally friendly alarm clock. Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
far Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 They will fly the nest within a few months I'd thought A couple of months? Bloody hell I'm gonna get the ladders up over the weekend and have a butchers, I defo wont be killing them though! RSPB were not really full of information apart from instructing me not to disturb them and attempting to tell me the most common type of bird that would be nesting in such a way:rolleyes: In a way its positive because we are both up much earlier on weekends and enjoy the day more as we have more of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.