Goose Nest On Roof

Baby ducks and geese can usually make their own way down from a nest on a roof.

Goose nest on roof.

Canada geese normally build their nests on the ground but they also choose loftier heights. The building is more than six meters two storeys in height. We have seen roof nests over 8 stories above the ground. If you want to prevent geese from nesting on the rooftop think about making changes next year to discourage them from nesting again.

Planting shrubs tall grasses or trees can break up the sightlines and make the roof a less attractive nesting spot for geese. Plan ahead to discourage nesting geese in the future. The roof though highly unusual for canada geese would provide a nest area safe from common predators such as raccoons volkert said. At the old contra costa times building in walnut creek we had a pair of geese that returned each.

The problem comes when the eggs hatch. The pests may also mistakenly fly into chimneys and find their way into homes. 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. In fact the longevity of roofs can be cut in half by the presence of goose droppings.

To discourage geese from nesting on the roof individuals can employ habitat. But they may need your help if.