Scaring off birds in our trees?

We have a very old Camelia tree and was so excited to see it flower since we bought our new house, however our excitement turned to frustration as the local Butcher Birds started to eat all the new flowers. Now it looks like a mess of half eaten flowers. How can we scare them away. Will hanging shiny things off the branches help?

Scaring off birds in our trees?
That is the way of wildlife. God didn't just make the trees and flowers for us he also made them for the animal kingdom....and they eat them.


If you choose to disrupt the ability for the birds to feed on the trees I would suggest a couple of things. Buy some life like rubber snakes and hang them in the trees making sure that they don't blow out in the wind.


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Wild Republic - 72 Inch Rubber Green Tree Snake


This yellowed bellied green tree snake weights a full 2.5 pounds. He measures 6 feet and is made from a rubber like material. Great for fun or in the garden to keep pests away!$15.99


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The other is one of the animated owls.


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Scarecrow Owl With Rotating Head 19in. High


Scares pesky squirrels, rabbits, gophers and birds! Realistic, hand-painted owl replica is 19in.H. Effective on garden posts, rooftops, boats, docks and wherever pests are a problem. Owl...$20.99


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Reply:Let nature take its course.
Reply:HANG A PLASTIC OWL IN TREE , THIS WILL SCARE THE INVADERS AWAY.