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Bird in the Bath Cavity.

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22 March 2021 at 9:56AM edited 22 March 2021 at 9:58AM in In my home (includes DIY) MoneySaving

I have occasionally had a bird stuck in the bath cavity. I manage to get it out by opening the bath panel and the bathroom window. No idea how it gets in. There does not appear to be any nesting in the cavity wall although I do hear noises just before it finds it's way into the bathroom. It happened several years ago and that time it was a starling. Did not see the bird yesterday as I shut the door and let it fly away.

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Hasbeen Posts: 4,404 Forumite

22 March 2021 at 12:11PM

If birds get in then there is an opening to outside.
Take the panel off and seal any gaps. Go outside and check and seal as required.

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Snakes_Belly Posts: 3,704 Forumite

22 March 2021 at 12:18PM

Hasbeen said:

If birds get in then there is an opening to outside.
Take the panel off and seal any gaps. Go outside and check and seal as required.

Thanks. I probably have not noticed any opening as the outside wall is only accessible from my neighbour's property. Will have to take a look.

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Mutton_Geoff Posts: 4,015 Forumite

22 March 2021 at 1:10PM

Is it a bird bath you have or one designed for humans?

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22 March 2021 at 2:29PM

Our cat used to like to use the bird bath.

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