After a vent cover fell off the upstairs bathroom fan vent a starling was able to move in and nest in the warm and convenient vent pipe.
Birds nest in kitchen vent.
A starling nesting season runs from spring to summer and after the first summer the birds came back to nest for a second season.
A nest in any vent or opening can become problematic some birds build nests in residential vents or openings that never even attract notice from the occupants of a home.
The heat of these vents are a fire hazard when birds decide to nest in these locations.
Birds are attracted to the warmth of the vents which is why they are commonly found in dryer vents and kitchen exhaust vents.
They are usually made of metal are located on the roof of the home and connect to some sort of fan inside of the home.
Although bird nests are commonly found in trees many birds find it easier and more secure to nest in bathroom vents kitchen vents dryer vents as well as in your gutters.
I usually hear them chirping in the early morning but then the noise goes away.
Birds can easily enter and live in an exhaust vent.
If the piping is exposed it is the perfect cubby for a variety of critters especially birds.
It could have missing flaps deteriorated from the weather age or misuse or never had a cover installed at all.
Exhaust vents move stale air from the interior to the exterior of a house.
Bird s nest removal from a vent gather your protective gear long needle nose pliers a flashlight and long screwdriver.
How do they get in.
Why do birds nest in vents.
These locations also are dangerous because humidity and steam can spread disease including histoplasmosis which is found in bird droppings.
This time of year columbia bird removal professionals are receiving about 50 calls per day from homeowners who are afraid to put their clothing in the dryer because birds are living in the dryer vent.
Many more though end up causing problems that need to be addressed right away.
They are cavity nesters and in nature they would normally make their home inside tree hollows and holes found in rock faces.
As part of their adaptation to city life starlings now find similar nesting conditions in the vent openings found on the sides of houses.
These vents may run for quite a few feet and are not very easily accessible when installed.
Locate the pipe or vent typically above or to the side of your bathroom.
Your vent might be damaged.
I recently discovered a bird s nest in the exhaust fan over my kitchen stove.
Remove the easy parts by hand such as any leaves sticks and twigs that poke up from the nest.