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waterwatcher123

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12. Robins are one stubborn bird - they will go on indefinitely building nests next to your house.

Reply to a kennedy (Original post)

Tue Apr 22, 2025, 01:00 PM

Apr 22

I have had Robbins build a nest on top of a tire (vehicle did not move frequently), on outdoor lights and in our garden. They dive bombed me each time we went into the garden (had to use a hose with water to keep them at bay). The goofy thing is that these birds come back year-after-year and start the process again.

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How many times must I wreck a robins plan to build a nest right next to my front door?? [View all] a kennedy Apr 22 OP

I once avoided my front door for weeks EYESORE 9001 Apr 22 #1

Same here. And felt honored to do it. SheltieLover Apr 22 #2

I would've bricked-up the doorway EYESORE 9001 Apr 22 #4

Absolutely! Sacred space! SheltieLover Apr 22 #7

Have you tried using steel wool... Sea A Chell Apr 22 #3

Take a net onion bag and fill with shipping styro peanuts,.... magicarpet Apr 22 #5

Clearly she knows good real estate when she sees it The Blue Flower Apr 22 #6

when i was woorking at a rental yard ( heavy equipment , etc) AllaN01Bear Apr 22 #8

sorry , i have no answser for u AllaN01Bear Apr 22 #9

Can you offer a nearby replacement? Nittersing Apr 22 #10

at least one more ... stopdiggin Apr 22 #11

Robins are one stubborn bird - they will go on indefinitely building nests next to your house. waterwatcher123 Apr 22 #12

Whatever you do, please do it before she finishes the nest and is ready to deliver. Fla Dem Apr 22 #13

It is good luck! I have chickadees overmy bedroom window this year! FirstLight Apr 22 #14

My friend used to go to an antique shop with a wreath on the door Marthe48 Apr 22 #15

Buy a fake owl that moves LogDog75 Apr 22 #16

Have you posted True Dough Apr 22 #17

May not be the same set up but the ledge above two of my doors seemed to be the perfect place for the efhmc Apr 22 #18