How to move a nest?

[mynameisjonas]

I’m redoing my deck, and I need to move two bird’s nests. One that is right under the main deck boards.

I have another nest that is inside the gas fireplace exterior vent, which obviously gets extremely warm when the fireplaces is on, fortunately not an issue this time of year.

looking for any advice on how to move both nests without harming the baby birds that are in them? And where should I put the nests?

 

[Candide]

Wait for them to leave the nest and then get rid of them. Unfortunately, disturbing the nest won't only disrupt the natural cycle of the birds, it is also most likely illegal, especially if active.

They'll be gone soon.

 

[CyCrazy]

Wait for them to leave the nest and then get rid of them. Unfortunately, disturbing the nest won't only disrupt the natural cycle of the birds, it is also most likely illegal, especially if active.

They'll be gone soon.

What? That is a robin or finch nest it aint illegal to move them. It isnt a bald eagle. You can wait it out or just move it no big deal.

 

[mynameisjonas]

I’m tearing up the existing deck next week so waiting it out isn’t an option.

 

[CyclonesRock]

The one in the fireplace vent looks like a sparrow nest. Send those to bird heaven immediately, they are not protected and kill many native songbirds such as bluebirds. The other one looks like it is in a place a Robin would build but they are usually covered in mud. If it is a Robin just move it close by and they will find it.

 

[CYdTracked]

Sounds bad but I'd just try to move it to a nearby tree if you have one and don't worry about what happens. I just removed a nest that was in my 2nd floor downspout over the weekend that was plugging up a gutter. It had eggs in it and I don't feel guilty at all for throwing it out because a plugged gutter downspout could cause more damage to my home if water is not properly draining away from my house than the loss of a few robin eggs.

 

[IceCyIce]

Sucks, but pull them down, especially the one in the fireplace, thats a fire issue, possibly a CO issue with poor ventilation. If you wnat put the nest in the neighbors tree.

 

[isucyfan]

What? That is a robin or finch nest it aint illegal to move them. It isnt a bald eagle. You can wait it out or just move it no big deal.

It actually is illegal, per the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918, for any native bird.

 

[BoxsterCy]

What? That is a robin or finch nest it aint illegal to move them. It isnt a bald eagle. You can wait it out or just move it no big deal.

Actually it is illegal on a federal level, not that anyone will do anything or enforce it but it is in violation of the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

Edit: I see that isucyfan already responded.

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

Just tear them out. They won't use the nests if you touch them anyways. It's a hard knock life.

 

[NATEizKING]

When does it become illegal to move a nest? Typically fine with nests wherever they show up except for in my gutters

 

[3TrueFans]

It actually is illegal, per the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918, for any native bird.

 

[isucyfan]

The birding community is vigilant, always watching, and we have binoculars, so don't do anything stupid.

 

[2122]

Photo appears to show your neighbor has a similar deck. And maybe a similar vent.......!
Kill two birds with one stone.

 

[CycloneDaddy]

For the firebox I took some 6 inch gutter screen and cut it to size and used the existing hardware to secure it to keep them out.

Spectra 6" x 20' Gutter Screen

This six-inch by 20-foot gutter screen from Spectra is easy to install, making it a great accessory for your gutters. The Gutter Screen is made from aluminum for durability and protects your gutters from leaves and other debris.

www.menards.com

 

[VeloClone]

Is anybody going to give me guff for ripping the grackle nests out of my trees? Those are dirty, nasty birds that I've seen kill mourning doves for nothing more than refusing to abandon their nests. They have been trying to gang up and bully a robin this year who nested in the same tree and she isn't having any of it. Robins are pretty tough.

 

[3TrueFans]

Is anybody going to give me guff for ripping the grackle nests out of my trees? Those are dirty, nasty birds that I've seen kill mourning doves for nothing more than refusing to abandon their nests. They have been trying to gang up and bully a robin this year who nested in the same tree and she isn't having any of it. Robins are pretty tough.

I just try to stay out of bird drama.

 

[cytor]

That is so weird that it's illegal to move a bird nest. Perhaps the bird should be charged for unlawful nesting on a residence structure.

 

[VeloClone]

I just try to stay out of bird drama.

I had no problems with them at first. I even put up with them harrassing anyone who had the audacity to go into our back yard. But when they started cleaning out their nests by making my deck the twice or thrice daily drop of little packages of bird **** I drew the line. Mrs. Velo didn't believe me that they carry the bird **** from their nest in a little bag from their beak and drop it elsewhere until she saw it for herself.

 

[Sigmapolis]

I had a pair of robins raise three chicks in a nest under my deck the past few weeks.

I watched the three babies fly away for the first time yesterday morning. One right after the other.

They haven't come back. Neither have the parents. Truly an empty nest now.

Made me feel bittersweet to see them all grown up like that... watching them build the nest, one of them sitting on it at all hours, and then the adults flying in and out with worms to feed the chicks.

Now they're gone and all gone up and ready for their own adventures.

I'm going to leave the nest. Maybe they'll come back next year. Evidently robins can have more than one clutch of eggs per year, too, so maybe the same parents or another set will still use it.