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a kennedy

(33,854 posts) Tue Apr 22, 2025, 11:18 AM Apr 22

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

It’s been 3 times so far. Normally I love birds building next to my home, not this time. I’ve mentioned here how fun it is to watch the doves in the robins nest in the back area of my home. Just can’t allow the robins to nest right next door to my front door. So, how many time must I wreck it’s plans before it gets the message that she can’t build here??? Thanks.

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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