What to Do if You Have Chimney Swifts

What to Do if You Have Chimney Swifts

Chimney swift season is among us, and if your chimney is located on the eastern side of the United States and does not have a cap, chances are you might already have a nest. If this is the case, leave them be. Under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, it is illegal to...

Duck chimney-stuck – for ten days

An unlucky paradise duck which spent 10 days stuck in a chimney was finally freed alive yesterday. The Methven Volunteer Fire Brigade was called upon shortly before 2pm yesterday, to help free it from the unused fireplace of a Thompsons Track house. Methven fire chief...