Never gave a thought to installing a stainless steel chimney cap over the fireplace. . . . until this spring, either a downy or flicker is using it to proclaim his territory and attract a mate. Fortunately he didn't start up until after I woke up and got out of bed, or I likely would have take the same action as Stam's daughter. Funny how they find the loudest thing around. We've had pileated woodpeckers use the metal shroud on the parking lot lights at work, and that sound echoes a long ways.

Sg