Dorset Chimney Bird Nest Guide: Article Six
Below you will find the Chimney Sweep's bird nesting calendar.
If you have an active birds nest in your chimney then it is recommended that you wait until August to remove your birds nest. This is to avoid impact to nesting birds and infringement of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
If the nest removal must be undertaken during the nesting season, then a breeding bird survey needs to be carried out by a suitably qualified person, prior to the work commencing.
Any active nests identified should be protected until the young have fledged.
Breaching the Countryside Act 1981 can result in a fine of up to £5000.00 or up to 6 months in prison.
For more information on the Countryside Act 1981 please visit my previous article - The UK Law that is protecting wild birds.
Reference: Bird Nesting Advice Note PDF
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| Chimney Sweep's Bird Nesting Calendar |
Recommended article: How Jim Chim-in-ey investigates a suspected birds nest in a chimney.
______________________________This article was written by Jim Chim-in-ey,
An insurance approved chimney sweep
JC sweeps all open fires, wood burners and stoves.
Covering Bournemouth, Poole, Blandford Forum and Dorset.