“How do I humanely remove a bird nest from the overhang of my back door?”
A homeowner seeks advice on a delicate predicament involving a bird's nest and an impending home renovation. The bird has constructed a nest on the overhang of their back door, and the homeowner believes the bird is expecting. The primary concern arises from the bird's aggressive behavior towards the residents and their dog whenever they use the back door, and more critically, an upcoming custom door and frame installation. This renovation will involve significant noise, disruption, and construction work directly adjacent to the nest.
The custom door, made necessary by unusual 27-inch door frame dimensions, will take several weeks to arrive and be installed. This timeline presents a dilemma: the homeowner is unsure whether to attempt to remove the nest now, potentially disrupting the bird before eggs hatch, or to wait until the renovation begins, risking harm to potentially hatched baby birds due to the construction work. The homeowner expresses concern about the welfare of the birds, especially if baby birds are present during the noisy and disruptive installation process.
The previous post from 2011 on the same topic unfortunately lost its comments due to a migration, prompting this re-post to gather current reader input. The homeowner is looking for expert advice or practical solutions from the community on how to humanely handle this situation. The core conflict lies between the desire to proceed with necessary home improvements and the ethical responsibility to protect wildlife, particularly vulnerable nesting birds.
The homeowner details the situation, emphasizing the custom nature of the door and the extensive work involved in replacing not just the door, but the entire structure around it. This implies a significant impact on the immediate vicinity of the nest. The request for advice is framed as a quandary, highlighting the lack of clear, easy solutions. The homeowner seeks guidance on whether eviction, waiting, or consulting an expert is the most appropriate course of action, underscoring the potential for disastrous consequences if the mother bird's ability to care for her young is interrupted.
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