How to Prevent Cliff Swallows from Nesting On Your Home or Building

Stephen M. Vantassel, host of Living the Wild Life podcast, summarizes the research of a journal article that used audible frightening devices and plastic sheeting to reduce the nesting of cliff swallows (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota) on bridges. Cliff swallows are protected birds and the methods discussed can be used legally at certain times.