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 If a roof space really must be blocked off, the first thing to do is to establish what kind of bird or animal species is using the roof space, eaves or soffits. This is very important and essential, as only then the best route of action can be established, which might vary for different mammal and bird species. This knowledge will also help to find adequate species specific roost and nest boxes, which should be provided as an alternative to the blocked off roof space, something we would strongly recommend and encourage you to do. Most commonly house sparrows and starlings might choose to inhabit a vacant roof space. Both bird species are protected and red listed, therefore great care must be taken not to harm theses birds. Jackdaws might nest in an uncovered chimney, which is easily avoidable by fitting a standard chimney cowl. Work to deny access to roof spaces and chimneys must be done during the winter months when most bird species are not nesting. Please note that pigeons may also occupy roof spaces and will often nest all year round. One needs to fully consider all the terms of the [[https://www.nature.scot/professional-advice/protected-areas-and-species/protected-species/legal-framework/birds-directive-and-wildlife-and-countryside-act-1981|Birds Directive and Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981]] when intending to clear out a roof space, an existing nest box or before closing gaps and access points, which amongst other things means that when unhatched eggs are found, that these eggs can only legally be removed from October to January, and that the found eggs must be destroyed as it is illegal to keep them. If a roof space really must be blocked off, the first thing to do is to establish what kind of bird or animal species is using the roof space, eaves or soffits. This is very important and essential, as only then the best route of action can be established, which might vary for different mammal and bird species. This knowledge will also help to find adequate species specific roost and nest boxes, which should be provided as an alternative to the blocked off roof space, something we would strongly recommend and encourage you to do. Most commonly house sparrows and starlings might choose to inhabit a vacant roof space. Both bird species are protected and red listed, therefore great care must be taken not to harm theses birds. Jackdaws might nest in an uncovered chimney, which is easily avoidable by fitting a standard chimney cowl. Work to deny access to roof spaces and chimneys must be done during the winter months when most bird species are not nesting. Please note that pigeons may also occupy roof spaces and will often nest all year round. One needs to fully consider all the terms of the [[https://www.nature.scot/professional-advice/protected-areas-and-species/protected-species/legal-framework/birds-directive-and-wildlife-and-countryside-act-1981|Birds Directive and Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981]] when intending to clear out a roof space, an existing nest box or before closing gaps and access points, which amongst other things means that when unhatched eggs are found, that these eggs can only legally be removed from October to January, and that the found eggs must be destroyed as it is illegal to keep them.
  
-Roofs are vital sanctuaries for many bird species, mainly because of the loss of natural nest sites. So if a roof must be sealed off, then please place nest boxes under the eaves for starlings, sparrows, swifts, swallows and house martins. Scotland became the first UK country to introduce a legal requirement that should see nesting bricks for swifts included in new buildings [[https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/news/scotland-becomes-first-uk-country-to-put-swift-bricks-into-law | Scotland becomes first UK country to put Swift bricks into law]].+Roofs are vital sanctuaries for many bird species, mainly because of the loss of natural nest sites. So if a roof must be sealed off, then please place nest boxes under the eaves for starlings, sparrows, swifts, swallows and house martins. Scotland became the first UK country to introduce a legal requirement that should see nesting bricks for swifts included in new buildings [[https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/news/scotland-becomes-first-uk-country-to-put-swift-bricks-into-law | RSPB]].
  
 Clean out and seal any holes or gaps as appropriate. Ideally one last exit hole should be left open for a couple of days. The work is best to be done during the morning hours, which minimises the risk of roosting birds being trapped in. The roof space needs to be checked at regular intervals several times a day until one can be certain that no birds remain, before eventually closing off the last remaining exit. Clean out and seal any holes or gaps as appropriate. Ideally one last exit hole should be left open for a couple of days. The work is best to be done during the morning hours, which minimises the risk of roosting birds being trapped in. The roof space needs to be checked at regular intervals several times a day until one can be certain that no birds remain, before eventually closing off the last remaining exit.
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