Spring is here and nesting season for birds is upon us! That means flowers in bloom, bees abuzz, birds building nests, and all the problems that come with them. Don’t get us wrong. We love flowers, bees, and birds, but when you have allergies, flowers and bees are best enjoyed at a distance. It’s the same for nesting birds. When you have a building that attracts nuisance birds, especially a facility that handles or stores food, you want nesting birds to keep their distance.
Nesting season for birds
Spring through early summer is nesting season for birds. The time between March 20th and June 20th is typically when birds are the busiest nesting and raising juveniles. This time frame can vary slightly based on where you live and the types of birds in the area.
Different species of birds will go through the process of nesting season in very different ways. Nevertheless, there are many similarities in the different avian nesting cycles.
As the temperatures rise and the days get longer, birds know internally that it is time to find a mate and begin the nesting process.
Most species only nest once a year, but there are some species that will have multiple nests each year during a single breeding season.
Birds want a protected location for their nest
Birds look for a territory to build their nest that has a reliable food and water source and has protection from potential predators. Like any good parent, birds instinctively want to protect their eggs.
For the health and prosperity of the bird, this is always best done in the natural environment where they belong. Birds may build a nest in a tree cavity, on the ground, in tree branches, in a shrub or bush, or even in a wreath hanging on a porch.
Birds will build their nests wherever they can and wherever they feel sheltered. They may choose a home, garage, shed, or even your building as a home for their nest.
If they choose your building, it could mean trouble down the road. That’s because once a bird establishes a nest and raises juveniles, they consider that location “home.” This is doubly true for the juveniles – it’s as if they “imprint” on the location. At that point, even if you remove the nest, the birds will come back to rebuild.
Stop nests before they start
It is easier to prevent birds from nesting than it is to get rid of birds after they have chosen your location for their home.
Remember that birds are a threat to your property in many ways. They can cause physical damage to your building and there is the potential for health risks and public relation issues.
There are many simple steps you can take to deter birds from coming to your building to build their nest.
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- Rid your property of any food and water sources for birds.
- Roosting birds are staying overnight and will be prone to build a nest at the location where they roost. Prevent birds from roosting on your building.
- Seal any openings in exterior walls that could allow a bird entrance to your facility.
- Call Meridian for a full facility inspection. Our inspection involves a deep dive into operational practices, facility maintenance, and sanitation issues. By evaluating these three key areas, we are able to give an accurate assessment of your current situation.
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Nesting season for birds doesn’t have to ruffle your feathers
Meridian can assist you during nesting season for birds so it doesn’t ruffle your feathers or impede your business operations. A little pre-planning can make spring a stress-free time of year.
Keep reading for more information about nesting season and how Meridian can help: