Birds build their nests almost anywhere that’s conveniently located and safe from predators. But perhaps a Carolina Wren saw your air-conditioning unit and thought, “That looks like the perfect place to start a family.”
Whether you’re excited about your new bird neighbors or skeptical about their nesting choices, here’s what to do if you find birds raising young a little too close to home.
Mourning Doves are frequent home invaders, laying eggs in an air-conditioning vent, on an outdoor shelf, or, here, in a hanging planter basket. Photo: Duncan Selby/Alamy
