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Try placing something obstructive on top of the light fixture, like a soda can that has be sliced. If the nest building is problematic for the bird, I doubt it will try that spot. If the nest is already there, remove it only if the eggs have not been laid and it hasn't been a long period of time since it's completion. Odds are high if the pair nest on the light fixture one year, they will return the next, so as ugly as it may be, you will want to put something there to stop them.

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To stop birds from building nest on the light fixtures on your front porch be sure to keep the area free of any kind of material they can use to build their nests. You can also string tin plates in the area. When these tin plates touch each other they make a clinking noise that the birds will not like.

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Remove the nest when they first start building it. It is unlawful to remove a nest with eggs or young inside.

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Put a old rag or towl on top of your light.

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The best way is to get a cat or large pet and make it sleep in the patio, this will scare the birds off. Ask me if there is anything else you would like to know.

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