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