Despite the homeowner being away for some time, Stead said he did not think the bird could have been trapped in the chimney for long. <\/p>\n
“He seemed to regain his strength pretty fast as soon as I released him, so I think he was alright,” he said. <\/p>\n
He added: “I’ve rescued a robin before, I’ve rescued a jackdaw or two… unfortunately you do get some dead birds come down too.<\/p>\n
“There is nothing wrong with getting a bird guard and stopping the birds nesting in there.”<\/p>\n
On its website, the RSPB said, external<\/a> it was “best to prevent birds nesting in chimneys” as it “reduces the risk of chimney fires, as well as avoiding injury to the birds and damage to their nest”. <\/p>\n The charity added that any active nests must be left alone, but “if there are birds stuck in your chimney that aren’t nesting, you can get them out”. <\/p>\n If a bird was not injured, they could be released outside, it said. <\/p>\n Follow BBC Cornwall on X, external<\/a>, Facebook, external<\/a> and Instagram, external<\/a>. Send your story ideas to spotlight@bbc.co.uk, external<\/a>.<\/p>\n