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Blue Tits Set up Nest in Village’s Ashtray
The birds have returned to the same ashtray for several years, and hall staff plan a sign to warn smokers and protect the nest.
- Smokers have been banned from using an ashtray at Astley and Dunley village hall, near Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, after a family of blue tits took up residence inside the bin.
- Village hall booking secretary Simone Taylor revealed the birds have returned to the same spot annually for several years, though staff were unaware of their arrival this year until recently.
- According to cleaner Hazel Spicer, the blue tits previously removed cigarette butts to make room for nesting materials, and they have nested quietly despite campers visiting the site.
- Management will install signage to ensure visitors, especially smokers, remain aware of the birds' presence while protecting toddler groups and other hall activities from disturbance.
- Staff expect the blue tits to vacate within the next month, as the hall's light schedule currently poses no conflict with the nesting family's timeline.
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Blue tits set up nest in village’s ashtray
"They must think it’s a perfect nesting spot — but obviously it's not ideal."
·Calhoun, United States
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