Pair of Swallows or Swifts in my out-building.
Discussion
Boosted LS1 said:
Hosepipe?
Not the best advice.All birds, their nests and eggs are protected by law and it is thus an offence, with certain exceptions (see Exceptions), to:
intentionally kill, injure or take any wild bird
intentionally take, damage or destroy the nest of any wild bird whilst it is in use or being built
intentionally take or destroy the egg of any wild bird
have in one's possession or control any wild bird, dead or alive, or any part of a wild bird, which has been taken in contravention of the Act or the Protection of Birds Act 1954
have in one's possession or control any egg or part of an egg which has been taken in contravention of the Act or the Protection of Birds Act 1954
use traps or similar items to kill, injure or take wild birds
have in one's possession or control any bird of a species occurring on Schedule 4 of the Act unless registered, and in most cases ringed, in accordance with the Secretary of State's regulations (see Schedules)
intentionally or recklessly disturb any wild bird listed on Schedule 1 while it is nest building, or at a nest containing eggs or young, or disturb the dependent young of such a bird.
Fines
The maximum penalty that can be imposed for an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act - in respect of a single bird, nest or egg - is a fine of up to £5,000, and/or six months' imprisonment.
swisstoni said:
MonkeyHanger said:
Cover everything up and wait until they migrate in September / October?
Ok - I can live with that.Tonsko said:
This. Swallows are ace (and I think they are. Swifts tend to nest under eaves iirc). Apart from the mess, they sound lovely on an evening.
I have House Martins under my eaves, 6 nests. It fantastic especially when they fledge. I look forward to their return at the end of april and see them as 'good luck' birds. Most years most of them return but I recall one year being especially short of returning birds. I once had Swallows exploring my barn but it hasn't got beams inside so nothing came of that.Swifts like to nest in old buildings.
battered said:
swisstoni said:
MonkeyHanger said:
Cover everything up and wait until they migrate in September / October?
Ok - I can live with that.Issi said:
battered said:
swisstoni said:
MonkeyHanger said:
Cover everything up and wait until they migrate in September / October?
Ok - I can live with that.Actually I think that it does. If my advice is followed the birds will be unharmed and will nest somewhere else in the area. The OP will have no further problems with nest and faeces removal. The birds will have a normal life of its usual length, and will be able to nest until something like a hen harrier decides that they look like a decent meal.
So what's your problem with this?
Edited by battered on Thursday 28th July 08:37
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