wild plums??

[finnster]

Hi, i have recently discovered that i have a hugse amount of wild plum bushes ? trees in my garden. (just moved here in May)

I just want to know when do they usually ripen and when should i remove them. I have a lot of wildlife and birds here. So, i want to make sure the birds etc dont eat them all LOL.

What time of year do they usally ripen.

Also, i think i may have rosehip too, BUT there are 2 different kinds. One is smaller than the other. I have been trying to identify it, but without much luck....dont want to eat something that i dont know for sure what it is, so how can i tell if it is rosehip.

Thank you
Finnster