There is no protection from anything.
Doves nesting in gutter.
Use traps to remove nesting birds.
Just cut a circle from a 12 inch square piece of hardware cloth.
All kinds of birds nest in gutters including starlings doves finches thrushes and many other small and mid size birds.
Set out plastic birds and other animals in the garden or on the balcony.
There may be nesting birds eggs or baby birds inside and federal law protects many birds and their nests from being killed trapped or otherwise disturbed.
Their another favorite spot you should keep an eye on is gutters.
You should also wear a mask to prevent inhaling dust or mites that can be found in the nesting material.
We have talked a lot about birds nesting in dryer vents throughout maryland.
If you ve found a bird s nest in your gutter and it s during nesting season anytime from spring through early fall don t try to remove it yourself.
Move them around so the doves do not simply get used to them.
Again you will need to follow legal guidelines when considering this step.
Larger birds or predators are the best choice as they will scare away doves and stop them feeding and roosting in the garden.
Another way you can get rid of a nest is to vacate it by trapping the birds that are using it.
To encourage the birds to nest in a safer place in the future try putting up a nesting box for them.
Another consideration would be to hire a professional to relocate the nest from your gutter system.