Two birds made a nest on my front porch light and dive at me when I'm in the yard. What can I do?

Question

Two birds made a nest on my front porch light and dive at me when I'm in the yard. What can I do?

Answer 1

Blue Jays like to make nests in my trees and then attack anyone who goes out in the yard. Some may disagree, but I don't feel that I should be afraid to go out into my own yard for fear of being attacked by Blue Jays. I had to take my dog out with me for "bait" and I grabbed a big shovel. If they dive at you, use the shovel on them, but knock that nest down. My brothers have all been "jumped' by Blue Jays and let me tell you, it took forever for the bleeding to stop. It's not worth the lives of baby birds to me. I would get rid of the nest ASAP.

Answer 2

If you try to move the nest chances are the babies won't surivive... my advice is wait it out, the babies won't be there long and you'll be safe.

Wear a big hat.

Answer 3

let them stay. in some places you have no choice but let them stay because it's illegal to knock down a birds nest.

Answer 4

Just let them be, and try and avoid ligering around the nest for long periods of time.  They are just little birds and can really do not real harm to you.  Once the babies leave the nest..they will move on and you can have your porch light back.

Answer 5

Duck