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How long would it take starlings to build a nest in my attic that is 6 feet tall and about 6 feet wide at the base against the gable end of the home.
There are 3 nests but this is the largest and the eggs looked like european starling.
they came in through small attic roof vent
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I don't really know how long it would take as it doesn't happen very often. Depends on how many birds are in the colony and whether the nest is brand new this year or built on from previous years. An average nest usually takes only a few days. Pretty impressive. For more information on wild birds, go to www.ornithology.com. Roger Lederer
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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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