11/06/2026
Think bird mesh is just an "extra"? Tell that to these 4 pigeons! 🕊️
While on a solar install in Norfolk recently, we spotted the neighbour’s unmeshed panels being closely eyed up by a local flock.
In East Anglia, pigeons, gulls, and starlings love nesting under solar panels because it’s warm and safe from predators. Unfortunately, this often leads to:
❗️Chewed electrical wires
❗️Build up of nesting debris
❗️Acidic droppings damaging roof tiles
Did you know? Once they build a nest, it is legally protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. You cannot move them until the breeding season is over, meaning retrofitting mesh later becomes a much bigger (and pricier) headache.
At Arc Line Design, we don’t believe in the hard sell. We’ll give you the honest pros and cons of bird proofing so you can protect your long-term investment on your own terms.
Find out if bird mesh is right for your roof:
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/Bird-Mesh-For-Solar-Panels