Blackbirds in the loft

Heard scratching in the loft, could hear birds tweeting (sounded like a few birds overlapping) and when I went up there I caught sight of a female blackbird just inside the loft by the eaves - she left when I put the light on.

I'd like to keep the birds out of the loft but is there any possibility that they'd be nesting at this time of year? I don't want to disturb them if they are and wonder when it would be safe to close off any openings.

Thanks.

  • Hi, more likely to be starlings? They will not not be nesting just now but roosting, if the weather has been bad. I would think you could block off and or clear out now, as you do nesting boxes at this time  of year. Hopefully someone else will confirm or correct this.

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