"sam" wrote in message
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Every year I have planted onion sets in my modest vegetable plot, and
before they have had time to get established several of them are lifted,
by birds (presumably).The sets are left lying on the ground.Why do birds
do this ? This year,for the first time, I have covered the sets with
fleece, which will remain place until the onions are well established;
but I would still like to know the reason for this strange behaviour.
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Not really strange behaviour. Many birds are still making nests and
are looking for straw-like materials-- similar to the tops of the sets! I
always cut any surplus straw off the sets or plant just a little deeper, so
nothing is obvious. Actually I probably do both -- just to be sure. The
greater depth causes no problems.
Best Wishes Brian.