Why do birds always nest in my garage?

Why do birds always nest in my garage?
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answer:Oh, I would love to have swallows! Yes, the same birds do come back year after year. And their offspring learn the location and return, too. You may not like the mess, but keep in mind that a single Barn Swallow can consume 60 insects per hour or a whopping 850 per day
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