[chris23005]

The net is not on yet. There won't be a problem until they start ripening. Fruit is forming nicely.

I have to disagree here. I have just been into the garden and found TWO unripe green strawberries (no red on at all) half eaten by birds! 

[DD.]

It's only the blackbirds I have problems with. Pigeons don't touch them fortunately and the blackbirds only like the ripe ones.

[chris23005]

Haven't found the culprit yet! I have the netting but am looking after 11 month old grandson today so no chance of doing anything till tomorrow. Think I will have to hide the pots of strawberries and hope for the best for the others!