Birds Eating Plum Blossom

[clueless44]

We have an old victoria plum tree whose blossom last year was eaten by wood pigeons. How can I protect this year's blossom which is starting to grow?
Thanks.

[boxtops]

Throw a net over the tree, that's what commercial growers do

[vascop]

Are you sure that the pigeons caused the loss of fruit last year? I think it was caused by the extremely wet conditions when the blossom was out.
We have fruit and pigeons here and it doesn't seem to affect the fruiting.

[Birdfeeder]

If you have any old CDs try hanging them among the branches, the neighbours will think you have gone mad but it works. My tag seems inappropriate given the subject.

[clueless44]

Thanks everyone for the advice. Will try CDs, maybe Christmas tinsel too!
Netting if all else fails.
Plum jam hopefully.
Cheers.