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06-11-2005, 10:23 AM

Are mockingbirds more beneficial vs detrimental around berry vines and fig trees? As much time as I see them around my tree and berry vines I'm wondering if they're after bugs more than they are the fruit. The blackberries disappear when they're around. It's always the RIPE figs that have bird pecks on them but the figs aren't always completely eaten. Do you think they are actually eating the figs or just pecking insects off of them?

06-11-2005, 10:23 AM	#1
ABE COCHRAN Posts: n/a	Are Mockingbirds Beneficial To Fig Trees & Berry Vines? Are mockingbirds more beneficial vs detrimental around berry vines and fig trees? As much time as I see them around my tree and berry vines I'm wondering if they're after bugs more than they are the fruit. The blackberries disappear when they're around. It's always the RIPE figs that have bird pecks on them but the figs aren't always completely eaten. Do you think they are actually eating the figs or just pecking insects off of them? Last edited by Shannon : 06-11-2005 at 10:28 AM. Reason: Fixed font setting