Use bird netting over plants and beds
Install row covers or garden fabric
Hang reflective tape or old CDs
Place scare balloons or owl decoys
Use motion-activated sprinklers
Add wind chimes or noisy deterrents
Cover ripe fruits and vegetables with mesh bags
Harvest produce as soon as it ripens
Remove fallen fruit, seeds, and food scraps
Keep bird feeders away from the garden
Plant sacrificial crops away from main beds
Use cloches or cages for vulnerable plants
Install garden fencing with small openings
Rotate deterrents regularly
Trim nearby trees and shrubs that provide perches