Tree Cutting Bird Nesting Season. Avoid trimming or cutting trees between late February and the end of August as this is the main breeding season for birds in the UK. Tree pruning should never be done during nesting season usually March through June and even into August for some larger birds because disturbing breeding birds is against the law said a birder.
In the UK birds will begin to nest from January onwards before the arrival of spring. People are very passionate about protecting our bird life quite rightly but I thought I would do a bit of myth busting. Check for signs of nesting activity prior to cutting at any time of the year as some species can nest all year round.
We recommend avoiding hedge cutting during the main breeding season for nesting birds which usually runs throughout March to August each year.
Yes bird breeding season has officially arbitrarily begun as of the 1 st of March. A nest is considered active when a bird visits regularly or if it contains either eggs or. Birds start building their nests flitting to and from their nesting sites in search of materials. Two California regulations make it illegal to harm bird nests.