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Apple tree blossoms getting pinched!

letsski
11 years ago

My Granny Smith tree is in full bloom. Came out this morning to find about 20 sets of blossoms, complete with leaves on the tree.

It looks like the whole branch tip was snipped, leaves and all.

I assume birds are doing this, but why? They're not eaten, just cut and left on the ground.

I'm in SF Bay Area - we have crows, scrub jays and little brown wrens.

Any ideas?

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