Barn swallow nests

What is the procedure for taking down barn swallow nests in a condo complex unit... Often times a barn swallow(which is a protected specie)will build a nest in the patio of a condo complex... oft times in the upstairs unit and owners/tenants often think that it is a bees nest. Unfortunately they do not always notify anyone until the nest is built and possibly has babies on the inside of the nest. Then is it the responsibility of the HOA to remove the nest(s) or that of the owner?

Alex,

You asked a very similar question in 2013:

Subject: Nesting Barn Swallows(birds)

Is this the same person who complained in 2013?
At that time, you had contacted a wildlife rehab facility. Is this not an option?

In the previous thread, various suggestions were made about bird netting that could be put up at the start of the nesting season and taken back down later. Has the Board considered that option? Has the Board modified the rules to allow an owner to utilize that option?

As was said in the earlier thread, it depends on who is responsible for the balcony. Personally, I think it would be the owners responsibility (just as it is the owners responsibility for cleaning the patio). Your governing documents should clarify.

Alex,

For some information see:

http://www.800critter.com/oklahoma_swallows.html

Barn Swallow Migration and Annual Cycle

How to Manage Pests
Pests of Homes, Structures, People, and Pets - Cliff Swallows University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources website

Swallows Damage Prevention and Control methods, Prevention and Control of Wildlife Damage excerpts in pdf format

Living with Wildlife - Swallows From the Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife website

Cliff or Barn Swallow Information, Biology and Control

Control Exclusion with Bird Slide or Bird Slope Note: one of several options, just something that looked like it may work if the Condo wants to install them.