Delay chimney cleaning until the young have left the nest. Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and anyone who knowingly destroys birds or nests that might contain eggs or young can be fined or penalized. Once the young have left the nest, and no birds remain, have the chimney cleaned, and cap the top off to prevent them from returning.
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Bats and chimney swifts.
The real name of Chimney Swifts is Chaetura pelagica. These small, agile birds are known for their swift, acrobatic flight and their tendency to roost in chimneys and other vertical structures. They primarily feed on insects and are recognized for their distinctive cigar-shaped bodies and long, pointed wings.
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It's unlawful to disturb a migratory bird nest. They won't hurt you and they eat tons of mosquitoes! Leave the nests alone and have a chimney sweep clean your chimney in the early fall before the first fire of winter.
First of all you've got to open the cheat box [ctrl+shift+c], write "moveobjects on" and obviously press enter, then you place the fireplace where you want it to be (afterwards you can't move it, or, better, you can but the cimney will appear again), select the hammer tool and delete the chimney, only the chimney. The fireplace is supposed to stay there while the chimney should disappear (if your house has more floors you have to go to avery floor and delete the chimney with the hammer). If it doesn't work then I don't know, I get rid of the chimneys this way C:
A group of swifts is called a "flock." swifts are small, fast-flying birds known for their agile aerial acrobatics.
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You could try lighting a fire in the fireplace? otherwise, buy a screened chimney cap for the top of the stack.
Swifts F.C. ended in 1890.
Swifts F.C. was created in 1868.
Matamata Swifts was created in 1930.