American Goldfinch are eating Hibiscus buds. How do I protect the buds with out hurting the birds?

American Goldfinch are eating Hibiscus buds. How do I protect the buds with out hurting the birds?
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cover them with black bird netting.  I saw this at Home Depot & Lowes...........pretty good price.  Once covered hard to see unless right next to it.
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