i was check the figs yesterday.. and noticed that few of the figs had poke marks on them. and it know it's birds pecking them. why? 

last yr, i didn't see pecking mark until the figs were well ripen. it seems the birds know that the figs should be ripen by now and coming back to check on them or something. i though they don't bother unripe figs.. crazy birds. 

Pete,

Those darn birds are a real pain.  I've noticed them peck at figs that are starting to swell, but not close to ripe.  It seems like the figs that get pecked ripen faster and sometimes ferment at bit.  The birds are probably just testing the figs to see if they're ready.  Could they be trying to speed up the ripening?  Maybe, but who really knows.

Please keep them smart birds east as the ones here are harmless to our figs but do enjoy the fountain and there daily baths.

They are most likely pecking at them to get at the moisture. In other words, they are thirsty. Yes they will eat them too, but that is still because they are needing the liquid for hydration.  You might lessen the damage if you were to put out a bird bath as an alternative for them. In the heat, you would need to change the water often.

I have 3 birdbaths in my backyard and one in the front and the birds, I believe they are gray catbirds, actually eat the figs.
Netting is the answer for me.
As Soni said, you need to check for trapped animals daily in the heat.

BirdGard is the only practical thing that has helped me.

They have no hands.

Peckers!

The mockingbirds around me are bad.  I do not believe that they are searching for hydration.  It's been raining for a week and water is everywhere, yet they still attack my fruits.

I've tried baths and one year even put out additional feed to give them other options. No good.

Bird netting works.

Or I'll shoot them if I have to.  ("Oh no! You'd shoot a poor defenseless bird for trying to survive in his own habitat?"  You bet, and then I'll feed the birds to my dog.  Circle of life.)