We gave the stove its summer clean-out a bit back - swept it (got a nice pan-full of black bits), hoovered it all out, cleaned the glass, etc, etc. Decided then to put some candles inside, so that we could enjoy the cosmetic effect of firelight, without the heat.
What we hadn't quite expected, was the sight that greeted Martin earlier today. What he thought was a 'bird-shaped' shadow in the glass, turned out to be an actual bird (sparrow I think) that had found its way down the chimney and into the stove somehow:
It appears that the candle-holder formed a handy perch! After taking a picture or two, Martin prepared for operation 'let the bird out' by closing the curtains, and leaving the open french doors as the main source of light. As soon as the stove door was opened the bird swiftly made its escape, so it can't have been too traumatised by the experience - although we do now have a stove full of bird-droppings!
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