A majority of the bird species found in Maryland lay eggs anywhere from early spring into the middle of summer. During this time, it is not uncommon for homeowners to find bird’s nests full of eggs or baby birds in their yard.
If you find a bird’s nest near your home, it is important that you follow these rules closely to protect yourself and our avian friends.
Do Not Touch
Many bird species are protected under The Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which works to safeguard certain birds, along with their eggs and nests, against illegal possession or transportation. To prevent any wrongdoings from occurring, it is always best to leave any bird nest removal to professional wildlife control services such as Shumaker Animal Control.
Another reason individuals should also avoid touching bird’s nest is because of the potential presence of pathogens. Birds carry a wide variety of bacteria that can prove dangerous to human beings if transmitted, including Salmonella, E-coli, Lyme disease, and Psittacosis. These nests also likely contain mites, ticks, and other common parasites, even after the birds have moved on to a new home.
Keep Your Distance
If you discover a bird’s nest on your property, you should do your best to keep your distance to avoid disturbing the nest.
We understand that bird’s nests and eggs can be extremely interesting, especially for seasoned bird watchers or young children. But, when a human or animal comes too close to the nest, it increases the chances of scaring the adult bird away.
The easiest way to minimize disturbances is by reducing foot traffic in the area, keeping loud noises to a minimum, and postponing any yard work. The good news is that the nesting cycle for most birds is only about a month long, so you will not have to tip-toe around your house forever.
Keeping your distance is especially important to remember after the sun goes down. Beginning at dusk and throughout the night, birds usually sit on their eggs in order to keep the baby birds warm. But if you scare the adult bird into abandoning the nest, the chances of the baby birds surviving decreases since they might not be able to stay warm or feed themselves.
Have A Bird Problem? Call the Experts at Shumaker Animal Control
If you think you have a bird problem on your property, call the experts at Shumaker Animal Control to deal with the problem for you. Our experienced team will take care of the problem in a timely manner, ensuring that your home and pets are not in any danger.
At Shumaker Animal Control, we are a family-owned business who cares about the safety of you and your family but also about the well-being of the animals themselves. All of our trapping and control methods are humane, as we never try to hurt the angry or scared animal.
Call us at 443-854-8072, visit our website or fill out our contact form for more information.
