Blessing on Shiluach Haken (Sending Away the Mother Bird)

Sending away mother bird

Question

Is a blessing recited for the mitzvah of Shiluach Haken? And, is it necessary to perform this with one's hands, or is it sufficient to push with a window shutter?

Answer

Shalom!
No blessing is recited for Shiluach Haken.
It is sufficient to push in any way.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh Deah 292

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