propertytalk Live! - Millions of UK householders to get new tenants this month

propertytalk Live! - Millions of UK householders to get new tenants this month

There doesn’t seem to be any struggle to get on the property ladder for garden birds this month, as millions start to set up home for this year's breeding season.

But instead of enjoying the privacy of their own home, many are building their nests within our own houses.

The RSPB IS getting an increasing number of calls from concerned householders as the breeding season gets underway, as they hear noises in their lofts and attics and worry that birds are trapped.

The main culprits are house sparrows and starlings as they are usually nest in holes.

Experts are reassuring callers that in most cases, the birds will simply be building their nests in small spaces within roofs and wall cavities, and they are not trapped and unable to get out.

They are also keen to point out that there is very little risk of potential damage, and suggesting that if you do have nesting birds, to check the site in the autumn to make sure that there is no rotten wood or a hole large enough to let in rain.

If you want to attract more birds, or help those already nesting in your house and garden, the RSPB suggest putting up nestboxes on trees and fences, out of direct sunlight and easy reach for predators.