I considered taking this approach on Friday morning. We have a very large silver maple in our yard. It has great character and has to be one of the oldest around. My wife has been lining kids up in front of that tree for pictures since we moved here 18 years ago. And we have a swing on one of its branches.
It was crisp and still when I went out to the barn at daybreak, and I heard the distinct sound of one of these red-headed devils getting breakfast in that tree. I walked around the tree and confirmed I was hearing things accurately.
I briefly contemplated permanently ending his breakfast, but I know that would only help me feel better for a moment and not really help the tree. Besides my apple trees, It’s one of two trees in my yard that I do not want to lose.