Figs and starlings

A sad sight:
An enormous tree full of inedible figs. But not to the flocks of European starlings who show up every fall, and make a big racket fighting over the green figs and pecking holes in every one. And there is plenty for all this year. In fact, I've never seen such huge figs on our tree, probably because of the hot summer. But October is never warm enough (yet) to ripen them for eating. I've heard of gardeners growing figs successfully in our climate, but I guess you need the right variety in the perfect location.