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We would like to prevent mud sparrows from making a nest above our picture window. What works? They are very persistent. We have lots of bird houses available all around the house.
Thanks
I have never heard of a mud sparrow. I suspect you are referring to Cliff Swallows. They will not nest in bird houses because they make mud nests. It is illegal to disturb them as they are protected by federal law if they have already started building a mud nest. But after they are done nesting you can remove the nest and put a screen or other exclosure over the area to deter them next season.
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Answers by Expert:
Roger Lederer
Expertise
Any and all about WILD birds - the science of ornithology. Information about birdwatching, ecology, conservation, migration, behavior, banding, rehabilitation, feeding, songs, binoculars, identification, and careers in ornithology. No questions about pet or caged birds, please.
Experience
Have a PhD and over forty years as a professional ornithologist - research, teaching, author, speaker, webmaster of Ornithology.com . Have written thirty scientific papers, three bird field guides, a textbook in ecology and two recent books entitled "Amazing Birds" and "Birds of New England". Have traveled to over 90 countries watching birds.
Education/Credentials
PhD in Zoology/Ornithology; Emeritus Professor of Biological Sciences; former Dean of the College of Natural Sciences at California State University, Chico
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