Pecking birds!

[Rocket Science]

This sounds very much like Hedge Sparrow damage to me and is a common problem here. Damage seems worse in spells of dry weather as we had a few weeks ago. Peas, Lettuce and Beetroot are all favourites. Is the damage worse nearer to hedges? They are timid birds and seem to prefer crops along the edges of the plot instead of the middle open ground. I cover crops with enviromesh if necassary. Runner Bean and Pea flowers also liked by them in summer!