Keeping birds out of my ivy

Question

I have ivy growing all around my house door. During the winter months, the birds sit in the ivy directly above the house door and sometimes build their nests in the ivy. Their poop falls directly on the step going into the house. It is a real mess and I constantly have to clean the step. Is there any way that I keep the birds out of the ivy. I’ve tried hanging really “fragrant” soap among the ivy leaves, but they just ignore it. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Answer 1

What type of birds?