By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Smokey: Two blue tits have taken over an ash tray at The Cottage pub near Norwich where landlord Ian Perry has put up a sign warning the smokers not to use it


A family of blue tits have made their home in an ashtray at a busy pub.

The intrepid little birds have made their nest in the wall-mounted slot next to the entrance at The Cottage in Thorpe St Andrew, near Norwich.

Big-hearted landlord Ian Perry has now put up a special notice telling customers not to stub out their cigarettes to protect the resourceful feathered occupants.


Do not disturb: Mr Perry said the bold blue tits had got punters talking and added to the atmosphere


The proud publican said the bold blue tits had got punters talking.

Mr Perry said: 'It's lovely and has added to the pub's atmosphere. It gives the customers something to talk about, other than me!'

But he added: 'There are more fag ends to clear up, though.'

Amazingly blue tits have nested in the same ashtray for the last four or five years and the latest pair flew in a few weeks ago.


Nestling in: The blue tits have nested in the same ashtray for the last four or five years and the latest pair flew in a few weeks ago


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