NESTING BIRD MANAGEMENT
Nesting Bird Management for Development & Construction Sites
Active bird nests can affect the timing and progress of construction, development and grounds-maintenance work. Identifying potential nesting activity early allows project teams to plan works appropriately and reduce the risk of unexpected delays.
Pestpro provides nesting bird management for development and commercial sites, including site monitoring, nest identification, practical management advice and mitigation planning. Where active nests are present, we can help clients understand the appropriate measures required while works are planned around the nesting activity.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN TO YOU?
Protecting Active Nests & Keeping Projects Compliant
Wild birds, their nests and eggs are protected by law. Where an active nest is present, works may need to be adjusted to avoid damaging or destroying the nest or disturbing protected species.
Early identification and monitoring can help project teams plan around nesting activity and reduce the risk of disruption once work is underway.
Pestpro can assess nesting activity and provide practical advice on appropriate protection, monitoring and mitigation measures for the site.
TAKE THE RIGHT COURSE OF ACTION
Plan Early to Reduce Project Delays
Nesting bird activity does not necessarily have to bring an entire project to a halt. By identifying active nesting areas and understanding how birds are using the site, it may be possible to plan works around protected areas while other activities continue where appropriate.
Pestpro can provide site monitoring, nesting bird checks and practical management advice throughout the project. Where necessary, clearly defined protection areas can be established and monitored until nesting activity has finished.
Planning ahead is particularly important before the main breeding season, allowing appropriate preventative and mitigation measures to be considered before active nests are established.
WHAT COMES NEXT?
Nesting Bird Mitigation & Project Support
Pestpro can support project teams with practical nesting bird management following survey findings or where bird activity is already known to be present on site.
Depending on the project and circumstances, this may include:
- Nesting bird monitoring and site checks
- GPS mapping and recording of nesting activity
- Protection zones around active nests
- Operational planning around nesting areas
- Habitat management and appropriate mitigation measures
- Ongoing monitoring until nesting activity has finished
Our aim is to help clients manage nesting bird activity responsibly while allowing site operations and development works to continue wherever this can be done appropriately and lawfully.