Bird nests are cute - after all, they are home to native bird species.
Still, nobody wants to have them at home.
So is it permissible to simply remove it?
The bird's nest serves as a shelter and shelter for the newly hatched baby birds.
In it the little ones find the warmth they need to grow vigorously - but are also protected from enemies there.
In addition, the bird's nest is also an opportunity for the male birds to impress the females.
But can tenants and garden owners simply dispose of the nest?
The Federal Nature Conservation Act is clear in this regard.
Remove Bird's Nest Act: What You Should Know About
The Federal Nature Conservation Act protects all European bird species.
This also means that the nests and the young birds in them must not be disturbed.
This also means that removing the bird's nest is prohibited.
If you still want to remove the nest, you need a
permit
.
The idea of laying the nest in a different location is also forbidden.
After all, there is a risk that the bird parents will no longer find their nest and thus their young.
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Properly remove the bird's nest: this must be observed
To be able to remove a bird's nest, you should first contact the lower nature conservation authority in your city or district.
This will then check what options are available and whether you can remove the nest.
If you remove the bird's nest without permission, you risk high fines.
This varies depending on the federal state.
In Bavaria, for example, you can
expect
around
75 euros per distant nest
.
It is also important to know that it is forbidden by law to cut hedges between March 1st and September 30th.
Because here too you would disturb the breeding birds.
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Bird nests may not be removed without permission from the nature conservation authority.
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Prevent bird nests - with these ideas
Ideally, you should prevent unwanted bird nests in front of the house.
You should also know that most species of birds start building their nests in late winter.
This helps, according to the
myhomebook
portal
, to find out where the birds want to build the nest later.
If this space is not right for you, you can take a few measures to prevent it from being built.
Seal possible entry holes so that the birds do not even get in there.
Use electrical bird repellers or hang wind chimes, as these are a nuisance factor for the birds.
Dummy birds, such as crows, are also avoided by the birds.
Likewise, birds run away from pets such as dogs and cats that are in the garden.
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Design and maintain the front yard
Design and maintain the front yard
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