They re very easy to make.
Doves nesting in gutter.
Another way you can get rid of a nest is to vacate it by trapping the birds that are using it.
There may be nesting birds eggs or baby birds inside and federal law protects many birds and their nests from being killed trapped or otherwise disturbed.
Move them around so the doves do not simply get used to them.
Just cut a circle from a 12 inch square piece of hardware cloth.
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.
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.
Again you will need to follow legal guidelines when considering this step.
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.
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.
Set out plastic birds and other animals in the garden or on the balcony.
Their another favorite spot you should keep an eye on is gutters.
Larger birds or predators are the best choice as they will scare away doves and stop them feeding and roosting in the garden.
Use traps to remove nesting birds.
There is no protection from anything.