No rabies shots this time? While this is a common source of chimney chirps, the notorious chimney swift is more likely to be the culprit, especially in summer. You do not want a panicked bird to find its way into your living space, where it can cause damage and spread disease. If you have a throat damper, close it. 8 thoughts on “ How to Get a Bird Out of Your Chimney in 12 Simple Steps ” Jenster August 25, 2014 at 8:53 pm. Hahaha!!!! If you have a traditional chimney, you can try turning off all the lights in the house, leaving a door open and opening the flue—the bird will see the light of the exit and try to get out. Or you can help them by shining a flashlight upwards the chimney so the birds see their way out of the chimney better. After the birds have left, put a chimney cap on your chimney to prevent this from happening again and enjoy your fireplace. I've been hearing an odd noise all day - assumed it was the dogs playing outside, but having been sat in here for the last hour I've realised WTG with minimal freak out. If that fails, it is best to contact a licensed rehabilitator; you can find one in your area here. If you hear a trapped or nesting bird in your chimney, the first thing to do is to close off your chimney from your fireplace, and your fireplace from your home. These migratory birds are protected in the United States under the Migratory Bird Act of 1918, so killing them outright is not an option, nor would any compassionate person want to do so. If you have fireplace doors, close those, too. Birds usually will leave on their own in a few days and your chimney will be bird-free once again. I can't hardly imagine any emergency responder coming to rescue a single bird, though, even if there is one stuck in your chimney, but I suppose strange things can happen in the city. I needed that read. Where I live, they'd probably have a hard time controlling the smirks, and it's probably only an emergency for the bird (if there is one).