Hang mylar strips in the tree, I am told it makes the tree look like it is on fire to the tweety birds. Get yourself some red fox urine at a hunting store, will discourage the furry ones.
I thought both these suggestions were utter nonsense, until I got zero cherries and the birds left Dad's alone, with the shiny crap fluttering in the breeze.
does not hurt to have 50 lbs of squirrel repellent patroling the premises either.
