Nesting Season

[Albedo]

I’m running a policy of no major work on connifers during nesting season.Also any tree work where nests are seen to be present. My first client who wanted a connifer hedge reduced by 50 per cent agreed to delay till September. So very positive response and good for my reputation too, and no work lost yet. I expect to lose work over it though but my conscience won’t allow me to continue with the summer carnage.

 

What are other peoples thoughts on the matter? and is there an official date for the end of nesting season?

 

I know pigeons go on breeding 2 or 3 times in a season and would like to include them in the amnesty, so advice on when they finish also apreciated.

 

I’m aware that there are laws on this, i.e. No disturbing nests period. But in my past career working for other tree surgeons this has been largely ignored.

 

Advice and opinions appreciated

[sawmonkey]

how does mate.

i've always been told that nesting season is end feb to start september. thats general rule but to cover your backside try and do a bit of a walk/look before hand at anytime of the year cos some birds dont follow the rules and nest before and after these dates.

[Alinicoll]

Normally April until end of june is when the majority of nesting is. I`m booking that sort of stuff for end of July onwards. However, pigeons are there till way later. Not much you can do there imo, just have a good look before starting and be wary.

[Yorkshireman]

http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/training-education/7161-timely-reminder-re-bird-nesting.html