How to Frighten Birds

I'm visiting my mom and dad in my hometown in Eastern Colorado, where there seems to be a big problem with an infestation of crows. There are millions of them, perched in the big trees across town, and, unfortunately, in the tree that canopies my parents' patio.

Can you say "Lots of bird feathers and poop every morning?"

My mom said, "I've got to get the tree trimmer to put my snakes in the tree, and I won't have this problem."

Yep, she ties wooden, flexible snakes (like something you'd buy at Worl