What to do if you have Chimney swifts in your Chimney
Chimney swifts are usually characterized by their strong feet, which are made to grip and adapt to vertical surfaces. One of the signs that Chimney swifts have moved to your Chimney is when birds have started chirping from the chimney. Most Chimney swifts may decide to take up residence on your chimney if you forget to put on the Chimney cap therefore it is always ideal to keep the damper of the chimney closed always. Most Chimney swifts often migrate to nest on Chimneys during the warm summer months.
Chimney swifts are protected under the government’s Migratory Bird Treaty Act thus it is illegal for anyone, to kill the birds. One of the best possible ways of getting rid of Chimney swifts without breaching the law is to contact Chimney specialists to remove the bird. Luckily enough, Chimney birds often leave the Chimney during the winter months. There are some steps you can take to prevent Chimney swifts from returning during the springs, and one of such is the installation of a Chimney cap over your chimney to keep the chimney out.
Secondly, you can build a swift tower to provide the birds a new home. Chimney towers can be an alternative nesting area for the birds, as it distracts them from your Chimney.