When I first saw the photo, I thought of deadly night shade, I didn't realise they are in the same family, but the resemblance is high. The sneaky little birds! Is there any way that you could try cover the bush with a netting big enough for the bees to get through but small enough that the birds can't?

Your kitty meow friend is gorgeous. I love long haired cats, they have the sweetest personalities. I know that sounds weird, but short haired cats don't have the same vibe at all.