I am not sure which is the worst, pigeons or slugs and snails.
Have a look at my page to see the damage done to my Broad Beans.
http://www.allaboutliverpool.com/allaboutallotments_Vegetables_Broad_Beans.html
Bottom of the page!
I think pigeons will destroy any soft new growth once they`ve found a
new row to start on. I think they watch me on the plot and wait `til I`ve gone
home.
I net almost everything after huge losses in the early stage, and leave bits of
wire sticking up where net is attatched to supporting frames so they can`t find
a perch.
I also have pheasants. ::)
Col