Firefighters have helped rescue two birds that were trapped inside different homes in north London.
A crew was called to Narford Road in Hackney on May 25 after a magpie was discovered that had fallen down a chimney at a house that has been converted into flats.
The bird ended up being caught behind a cast iron fireplace but thankfully appeared to be in good health despite its precarious position.
Sub-Officer Nikolajs Zakis, who was at the scene, said: "After having a look, we could see the bird was stuck in a small hole or crack in the base of the fireplace.
"Unfortunately it was too restrictive for the bird to spread its wings but there was just enough room for us to reach in and remove it. The bird was uninjured, very friendly and did not attack or make much noise, and once we released it outside, it flew into the nearest tree.
"The magpie is a symbol of good luck and fortune but this time it was the magpie's lucky day!"
The Brigade was called at 1640 and the incident was over for firefighters by 1649. A crew from Stoke Newington Fire Station attended the scene.
Four days later, Sub-Officer Zakis was called to help another bird which had found itself stuck at a house on North Hill in Highgate.
Sub-Officer Zakis said: "Strangely, just a few days after the magpie rescue, my crew and I were called to a small bird that was trapped in a kitchen extractor fan. We isolated the fan and use small tools to remove part of it to get to the bird."
The Brigade was called at 0808 and the incident was over for firefighters by 0829. A crew from Horney Fire Station attended the scene.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “Firefighters love animals and we are ready, willing and able to assist distressed or injured animals – the last thing we want is for people to put themselves at risk rescuing an animal themselves – but we do encourage people to call the RSPCA in the first instance and we will assist if our specialist equipment is required."