If birds return to your home year after year, it’s not by accident. Many residents in Gatineau and Ottawa are surprised to see the same bird species – often starlings or sparrows – returning to the same vent, eaves, or roofline every spring. This behaviour is predictable, territorial, and avoidable, but only if you understand what attracts them and how to break the cycle. That’s why timely bird removal in Gatineau and Ottawa, combined with prevention, is essential.
Most urban bird species are territorial and tend to return to successful nesting sites from previous years. If your bathroom vent or attic provided warmth, safety, or food once, they’ll return. In Gatineau and Ottawa, houses near parks, bike paths, or rivers often offer ideal bird corridors.
Aspen Wildlife Control confirms that 60–70% of their spring calls come from repeat locations, where birds were either never removed completely or where no exclusion was installed. In these situations, simple bird removal in Gatineau and Ottawa is not enough without addressing the cause.
Several elements make your property attractive to birds:
Even faint traces of feathers, nesting material, or droppings signal “this is a safe place” to other birds.
Many homeowners focus only on removing the bird. But if nothing prevents them from returning, they will. That’s why Aspen Wildlife Control always couples removal with exclusion: vent covers, soffit sealing, deterrent spikes, or screening.
They’ve found that without this second step, birds often return within the same season, especially in established nesting zones like Centretown, Aylmer, or Hull. For lasting results, bird removal in Gatineau and Ottawa must always be paired with proper exclusion work.
To stop the pattern, professionals recommend :
Aspen Wildlife Control provides full-cycle bird removal and prevention services throughout Gatineau and Ottawa, with long-term results even in high-risk areas.
If birds keep returning to your home, it’s because your property has become part of their annual nesting routine. The only way to stop it is with proper exclusion, not just eviction. Contact Aspen Wildlife Control to break the cycle, for good.
Why do birds keep nesting in the same place every year?
Birds are territorial and often return to previously successful nesting spots, especially if no deterrents are in place.
Can birds smell old nests?
Yes. Even faint scent traces or materials left behind can signal a safe nesting site to other birds.
Does removing a nest once stop birds from coming back?
Not usually. Without exclusion (vent covers, sealing), birds will likely return within the same season.
What time of year are birds most likely to return?
In Gatineau and Ottawa, mid-March to early July is the peak return and nesting season.
What’s the most effective way to stop birds from returning?
Combine professional removal with long-term exclusion, like metal covers and roofline sealing. Aspen Wildlife Control specializes in this approach.