Managed to beat the birds!

[mick91]

For the first time in 3 years I've managed to beat the birds to a modest haul of cherries from the tree. And the missus STILL doesn't believe you can eat them. Would have a lot more had I been able to climb a ladder but I'm advised not to even walk yet. But then I suppose the birds deserve to eat too.

 

[British Red]

No UK cherries are toxic. Some are more palatable thàn others but none are in any way toxic if you spit the stones out.

 

[Fraxinus]

In eight years at our last home the cherries were always taken by starlings before they were fully ripe from all four trees, so your modest haul is indeed a victory
Looks enough for a nice clafouti

Rob.

 

[Grotzilla]

I think a batch of cherry brandy is in order! 😀

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[mick91]

No UK cherries are toxic. Some are more palatable thàn others but none are in any way toxic if you spit the stones out.

It's because she tried an unripened one a couple of years ago and assumed that's how they always taste. These fellas are sweet as you fancy!

 

[mick91]

I think a batch of cherry brandy is in order! 😀

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I like your thinking! The tree is covered in them. I think another little family member has put the birds off just enough

She's been standing guard since last Autumn

 

[Grotzilla]

Haha maybe you should reward her with a cheeky sip once it's ready? 😂

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[mick91]

Maybe some woodpigeon in the food bowl! If she hasn't filled up on starlings

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[Grotzilla]

Haha your spoiling her! You should cook the pigeon for yourself Hmmm maybe some cherry and woodpigeon infusion? Lol

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[mick91]

Haha your spoiling her! You should cook the pigeon for yourself Hmmm maybe some cherry and woodpigeon infusion? Lol

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http://www.eatdrinklovefood.co.uk/2012/08/wood-pigeon-with-cherry-and-red-wine.html?m=1

It's more than a possibility!

 

[Grotzilla]

Ill be over in 10! 😁😁

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[Clouston98]

Nice one! We should get a fair few of our trees this year, put a bit of mesh around one particularly heavy branch just so I know I'll get some .

 

[mick91]

Nice one! We should get a fair few of our trees this year, put a bit of mesh around one particularly heavy branch just so I know I'll get some .

We where tempted by that. I always get the odd one but never a meaningful amount. And while I'll happily go out and shoot pigeons of a weekend, SWMBO has granted them sanctuary in the garden. So it's a case of beating them. The cat has definitely put them off though