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Here are some resources:
The Cornell Lab: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/Cams | The Audubon Society: https://www.audubon.org/birdcams
One of the best cams for hummers: https://www.birdadvisors.com/hummingbird-cams
birds or eggs in them. If there is a nest and birds causing a problem forts to dominate the territory. These non-native bird nests can be
on your property, you must get a permit to remove it. Even with removed.
the permit, you must wait until the young birds have flown from
the nest and it is no longer being used. Even removing a nest that It is important to use protection if handling bird nests. Bird nests
appears to be unused, can cause a problem for certain species that often contain mites, ticks, fleas, and other parasites or organisms
would normally return to use the nest again. that could cause disease. A face mask and glasses provide some
protection from inhaling irritants and microorganisms and protect
The only exceptions to these regulations pertain to non-native and your eyes from an angry bird watching you remove the nest.
exotic birds in the U.S. These include European House Sparrow,
European Starling, Domestic Pigeon or Rock Dove (Columba liv- Springtime provides a great opportunity to observe the birds and
ia), Monk parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus – the only parrot that help young children learn to recognize familiar species and learn
does not nest in cavities) Eurasian Collared Dove (Streptopelia de- their habits. If there is a nest in an accessible location that can be
caocto), Canada Goose (Branta canadensis – egg and nest removal observed without disturbing the bird, it is nice to watch the activ-
without a permit, and hunting), and for some captive-bred birds ity. An alternative is to use the websites that offer bird nest cams.
like mallards. On some websites you can even choose the type of bird you want
to watch! Enjoy nature from the comfort of your home without
Non-native birds such as the House Sparrow and Starling cause the disturbing the birds.
decline of native birds such as bluebirds, because they aggressively
steal the nest sites, destroy the eggs, and kill the adults in their ef-

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