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I have a fig tree that produces in my Northwest patio garden. You're right, they are very good, especially when you can get one fresh off the tree in the morning. Siting is a key, but since that won't help in this instance, I'd try a fabric netting.

Some orchardists over East of the Cascade curtain use shiny tape hanging from trees and a directional motorized fan above the tree canopy to hinder the birds landing. Kinda expensive for one tree, but a person with ingenuity may figure out a cheaper alternative.

I have a Rainier cherry tree that requires NOTHING to produce a bountiful supply of cherries. However, because of its size 30', mechanical means of protection is out of the realm of possibilities. Consequentially, I haven't harvested a single cherry from the tree for over 10 years.

Crows.

Did you know America has more Crows and Deer now than since the Audubon Society started keeping records years ago?

" Consequentially, I haven't harvested a single cherry from the tree for over 10 years.

Crows."

If the problem is crows. Just shoot a few and hang them upside down in the trees where they can see them.

Crows are very smart, and they know that something wrong in the area when they see that. They WILL stay away.

Thank you both for the suggestions. I am going to try the hose, or buy some rubber snakes :) And hang some shiny tape off the tree. (My neighbors will LOVE that! It's in my front side yard..LOL.)

I did hang some CD's from the tree, but the kids stole them..no kiddin.

Bob, I've always wanted my own Cherry Tree, but wondered if the birds wouldn't eat those as well. I guess I know NOW..I'm sorry about your cherries. Bummer :(

Thanks again, sw