First and foremost you must remove the bird from this unsuitable place. A chimney sweeper can always be contacted for this type of task if you feel uncomfortable doing it yourself.

To avoid any more intrusions, you can install a wire guard on the hood of your chimney. If you have no cap, it is necessary to install one (go back to the TIPS section to learn about the various uses of a cap). There are several types of wire guards available, the most important criterion to consider is the size of the hole. Do not install any type of wire guard if the hole is smaller than 1 / 2”, this can cause blockage. If the smoke does not make it’s way out through the chimney it will come back in your house.