On 2/27/2011 4:09 PM, George Shirley wrote:

> On 2/26/2011 6:51 PM, Omelet wrote:

>>
>> Try Owl decoys. They are attractive and affordable. Don't always work,
>> often, they do. Even Wal-mart carries them. Or at least our local one
>> does. So does the local Lowe's.
>>
>> Be sure to move them once per week.
>>

Good idea, Om. Will try that.

>
> We use those useless CD's that come in the mail, use the hole punch, put
> a fishing line swivel, hook a foot of monofiliment line to it, string in
> the fruit trees and on a line stretched across the garden. Even a light
> breeze makes them flash and sparkle, startling the birds away.
>
> Another good one is those plastic snakes the kids like so much, hang
> them in the garden or in your fruit trees and move them every other day.

Another couple of good ideas! Thanks!