Day 3 bird still alive phoned repairs and lost the plot politely though phoned pest control and finally got somewhere.
Bird stuck in gas fireplace.
If you have an open chimney where the bird can escape from below then you might want to try and coax the bird out rather than reach up and grab it.
How to get a bird out of a fireplace if there s a nest if possible wait for any baby birds to fledge and leave the nest.
A fishnet with small holes can be used in place of a towel to trap a bird in a fireplace.
What to do if the bird is hurt.
Additionally if flues are open when accidents occur home residents will be able to see the birds fall into the fireplace.
A bird stuck in the chimney will struggle to get out often chirping rustling about and making scratching sounds that alert homeowners to their presence.
Remember chimney swifts are a protected species.
Choose a box that fits the fireplace opening without much room around the sides to avoid the bird traveling or getting.
Ensure that the trapped creature really is a bird and not a raccoon or another wild.
Leave a few scraps of food in your fireplace to try and tempt the bird to come down and eat and leave the room for a while with a window ajar for the bird to fly out of.