Originally Posted by barnetmill

I have a "native type" of blue berry that is growing wild on my place and the berries are the size of small peas. The problem is that the birds selectively eat these faster than a second wild type that is a bit larger. If I have a choice I go for the larger berries and if I can for other species go for red or green versus very dark or even white if it is available. The birds seem to favor attacking darker fruit. Berry loss from hungry animals and birds is a real problem.