How Do I Know My Chimney Has Been Nested in?
Some of the most common signs that your property has been chosen as a nesting site include:
- Twigs, feathers and bird droppings falling into your fireplace/stove
- Tweeting and chirping
- A marked increase in bird activity around chimney pots
If you’re unsure and want to confirm a nest has been set-up, CCTV surveys are a popular option that will put any debate on the subject to rest; our team can also provide a good old fashioned hands-on investigation to provide clarification. Once you know you have one on your hands, it’s important to stop using your fireplace or stove until the chicks have flown the nest.
This isn’t just for the obvious reasons around humane treatment or species’ legal protection status, but because both intentional and unintentional uses of nested chimneys around Battle, Bexhill-on-Sea, Brighton, Eastbourne, Hailsham, Hastings and Hove have resulted in chimney fires and carbon monoxide poisoning, leading to property damage, injury and even death. While waiting until bird nest removal is legally possible may seem an annoyance, trust us when we say it’s best for all parties – not just the birds themselves!