All kinds of birds nest in gutters including starlings doves finches thrushes and many other small and mid size birds.
Dove nest in gutter.
Animals including birds are an important part of our ecosystem.
More than 800 bird species are protected by law in north america which makes it illegal to kill them trap them or disturb their nests during nesting season.
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.
Typically nests amid dense foliage on the branch of an evergreen orchard tree mesquite cottonwood or vine.
Their another favorite spot you should keep an eye on is gutters.
In the gutter by.
They have raised we think 3 broods through a tropical north carolina and several severe thunderstorms.
Also quite commonly nests on the ground particularly in the west.
If you have birds nesting in your gutters or other unwanted places it is important not to disturb the nest while they are actively nesting which is typically from spring through early fall.
Unbothered by nesting around humans mourning doves may even nest on gutters eaves or abandoned equipment.
Doves may be bad nest builders but.