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A nest is a structure built by one or more bird to hold eggs.

Tips[]

  • If you ever find a nest during breeding season, leave it as undisturbed as possible. There is a myth that if you touch the nest, a mother bird will abandon it because of your scent. This was confirmed false, as most birds have a fairly weak sense of smell, but it is still very important to leave the nest be. You could damage the eggs, knock a chick out of the nest, or even injure a parent.
  • If you see a baby bird or fledgeling on the ground, before you pick it up look around. If there is a nest with other hatchlings or parents in a tree nearby, it probably means that the bird is learning to fly and made a mistake. The best thing to do is leave it alone, because trial and error are the quickest teachers. However, if you truly believe that the bird has been intentionally knocked out of the nest, or has been seriously injured, take it to a wildlife rehabilitation center. Do not ever try to remove a wild chick or fledgeling from a nest or raise a bird yourself. In fact, in many places, raising wild birds is illegal.
  • Don't steal eggs. This obvious tip protects hundreds of birds from curious or foolhardy people. Snatching eggs can emotionally upset both the bird's parents and the unhatched chick. Plus, many birds are now endangered. The golden rule is to leave nests alone.

Where birds nest[]

Chickadee with nesting material

Chestnut-backed Chickadee with nesting material.

It might seem like birds can nest wherever they want--especially if they've ever nested near you.

While it's true that birds build nests in a wide variety of places, however, those places can't be anywhere. In fact, birds have to be surprisingly particular about where they make their nests. Most birds have a kind of "checklist" of qualities they need a nesting place to have. When it's time to nest and start raising babies, birds look for places that fit their specific criteria. If your home fits the bill, then they'll move in! Here's what birds are looking for and why: If you've ever had birds nest around your home, you know it can be a pain. Not only are birds loud and disruptive, they can be destructive and dangerous too! Even if you love birds, you know it’s better to admire them from a distance. Less dirty, too. If you've learned that your home is the perfect place for bird nests the hard way, do not attempt to remove the nest yourself. Not only is it dangerous for you, the birds, the baby birds, and the bird eggs, but it may even be illegal! There are many federal and state laws that prohibit damaging or removing active bird nesting sites for species native to your area. You should never assume it's safe or legal to remove a bird nest on your property yourself. Luckily, you don't have to remove bird nests yourself! Instead, you can call the professionals at Varment Guard any time. Our experts have the tools and know how to remove bird nests safely, legally, and humanely. We'll even help you make your home less accessible in the future! If you have a bird nest on your property, Varment Guard is the service to call.

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Trivia[]

  • Nest was the title of a novel written by Esther Ehrlich.
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