Could you put up a photo Rosemont

Are the azaleas dwarf ones? Are they in pots ? Are you in an area where rabbits are a problem?, could the problem be squirrels, I say this because last year I noted squirrels climbing up a Sambucus nigra and taking off the flower buds other than that could wood pigeons be the problem?

my first thought was pigeons followed by rabbits/squirrels.

wood pigeons, only they like small buds or flowers.

I do have wood pigeons in my garden, and have had for years so just wondered why now? I dont get rabbits or squirrels although my garden backs on to fields! But it is a walled area so its usually just birds I get. My Azaleas are in pots and have been so beautiful year after year, so really disappointed. Would you think they will survive? Thankyou for all your replies.

if its large it should cope,but due to the fact its winter,the food sources are scarce birds will eat anything edible (even eat from rubbish bins)

I do realise this but I have had them for over 14 years and its never happened before. I suppose I have just been lucky. Thanks for the reply.