What Causes These Holes In My Yard?

Question

These holes appeared overnight in my front yard about a week ago. Since I have a contract with Terminix, I had a representative inspect because they do cover moles and other pests. He put on a rubber glove and stuck his hand in a couple of holes and determined that they were not caused by moles or gophers. A friend suggested that they might be earthworms. If that is the case, are they harming my lawn? The holes are only in my front yard and in a portion of my neighbor’s yard.

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Answer 1

The nest like substance around the hole leads me to think that a bird may be trying to nest there.

This article will help you to repel birds from your yard:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/controlling-birds-in-gardens.htm