Honestly, I've lost track but believe for the last 5 years or so I've had American Robins make a nest under my back deck and raise a brood. It's fun to have them there and watch them come and go and raise the young but it's also in a place where I come and go all the time, which scares off the adults and has in the past caused the young to leave the nest too early, as they get spooked too.
Last year they built their nest atop the ladder that is stored under there. This is where that darn "Murphy" comes in. You see, like last year, once they build their nest, lay eggs and get settled I'm gonna need my ladder, UGH! Last year I had to wait until the young left the nest before being able to use the ladder, which isn't cool.
So, this spring I've been removing their nest constructions every day or two. I'm doing this so they'll get the point and move on to a different location, however, they are persistent, OMG! They're working their feathered butts off and actually make quite a lot of progress with each attempt. I feel bad but I want to break the cycle...
They can visit but NO lodging!
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