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Contrary to public belief, only raccoons, chimney swifts and bats can extricate themselves from a chimney flue. This means that chimneys are a death trap for all the other animals. These can include starlings, pigeons, gray squirrels and other wildlife. So capping your chimney is the best way to protect wildlife while protecting your chimney.
