On 2009-07-25 10:34:45 +0100, "Dave Liquorice"
said:

On Sat, 25 Jul 2009 01:45:47 -0700 (PDT), moghouse wrote:

Now look here, mate, humans may think they are the most important
species on the Earth, but for heaven's sake can't you learn to share?

Some people are *very* precious about their gardens but I don't think
this is the case here.

Try some fine branching birch twigs stuck in the ground every 6 to 8"
or fine dark coloured string/cotten thread tied between sticks a few
inches above the ground.

Please don't! I had to rescue a terrified bird that had got caught in
a similar arrangement! Put some mealworms down (live ones) in another
area a short distance away and keep doing that until the blackbird
starts foraging there instead. He's probably keeping the alpines clear
of all kinds of nasties you don't want, mind you!
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Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.com
Shrubs & perennials. Tender & exotics.
South Devon