Mourning Dove Nest Removal

My husband would like to move the nest 6 feet from where it hangs now.

Mourning dove nest removal. Make the outside area feel threatening. A mourning dove has made a nest in my hanging basket on the porch. As mentioned previously local laws may prevent you from removing a bird s nest during certain times of the year. When it is safe and appropriate to remove a bird s nest care must be taken so the nest is properly removed.

Sonic repellent devices are more suitable for dove infestation in large outdoor areas. Mourning doves do not like to be enclosed while nesting in fact they do not like to fuss too much about their nest structure at all. Remove the nest by hand. If they are nesting underneath the roof of a house perch on a balcony or just feed in the garden there are a range of measures that can be taken to stop them.

A pair of cooing mourning doves are building their nest on our patio table. Often during the fall and winter months you can remove a nest as it will be unoccupied. It s also not a bad idea to familiarize yourself with how to stop birds from building a nest in the first place. When in doubt it is always best to contact wildlife officials about nest removal or to wait until long after the birds have left the nest before taking any action.

Annoy birds without irritating neighbors and those nearby. Choose a spot about 10 to 15 feet off the ground. Doves may not be as much of a pest as pigeons but constant cooing and bird droppings can be annoying and hazardous to people s health. With the nest being so close to the front door we are worried about scaring the new babies when they arrive.

Remember bird nest removal of migratory birds is against the law and you re better off waiting until after nesting season. This is the preferred height for nesting for mourning doves. You may see eggs in the nest but can t seem to locate the parents. A soft spot with a few sticks is a fancy birdhouse for a mourning dove.

Birdforum is the net s largest birding community dedicated to wild birds and birding and is absolutely free. Because food attracts doves and other pest birds to an area it is important to keep the treated area as clean as possible to achieve maximum results. How to remove a bird nest. Mourning dove nest removal birds birding.

Posted by jon1270 at 12 30 pm on march 31 2009 last week someone in the same situation as you posted a question and got some good answers. I love all our birds and am torn between cleaning it up and waiting for nature s show.