All birds their nest and eggs are protected by the wildlife countryside act 1981 and it is thus an offence to damage or destroy an active nest or prevent parent birds access to their nests.
Birds nesting in roof space.
There are very few birds that will nest in the roof space or under your eaves.
With bird removal a technician will arrive at your home and check the chimney attic space venting roofline etc.
In the case of birds such as the barn owl that are listed on schedule 1 of the act it is an offence even to disturb the birds when at or near the nest.
To see where the birds are entering or making their nests.
The breeding cycle will need to be determined as well as the type of bird to ensure no babies are harmed during the removal process.
But now birds have a new place to nest and that is within the buildings we create.
Many of the birds that use roof spaces are now species of conservation concern.
How to stop birds nesting in chimneys.
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.
How to stop birds nesting in roofs.
Manmade structures such as our homes are a perfect nesting place for birds.
More information about preventing birds from nesting in your chimney.
How to get a bird out of an attic.