Goose Nest On Roof

Plan ahead to discourage nesting geese in the future.

Goose nest on roof.

The building is more than six meters two storeys in height. Planting shrubs tall grasses or trees can break up the sightlines and make the roof a less attractive nesting spot for geese. We have seen roof nests over 8 stories above the ground. To discourage geese from nesting on the roof individuals can employ habitat.

Gull nesting season generally begins in mid april and goes through late june or july and roof nesting is most common if you have a flat roof. Additionally geese can spread a number of parasites bacteria viruses and fungi. The pests may also mistakenly fly into chimneys and find their way into homes. The roof though highly unusual for canada geese would provide a nest area safe from common predators such as raccoons volkert said.

The problem comes when the eggs hatch. It s important to know whether gulls may be setting up shop to nest up on your roof so that you can manage them safely and humanely. If you want to prevent geese from nesting on the rooftop think about making changes next year to discourage them from nesting again. In fact the longevity of roofs can be cut in half by the presence of goose droppings.

Baby ducks and geese can usually make their own way down from a nest on a roof. But they may need your help if.