UKPoacher Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 I got another 105 acres of OSR yesterday so went and checked it today. I pushed about 300 pigeon off 1 of the fields and they didnt venture very far, just sat in trees around the field and then dropped back on it once i was further up the field. Will hopefully be out mid week to have a go at them. Cheers Ben Similar thing:- On Saturday while lining up for a beating line over rape there were hundreds and they were reluctant to move away. This morning, same fields, I've had two shots for one bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucolic Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 (edited) Been out this morning saw a few pairs of pigeons but no flocking which supprises me, Seen a few crows on another one of my farmers land so its out with the crow deeks tomorow. Edited November 22, 2010 by bucolic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrshiretaxidermy Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Theres a Rape field 5 minutes from my house and today i would say there were easily 800 feeding on it and more pouring on. Problem is, some fella has the shooting but is never on it. One of those - Its mine and your not getting a shot kinda guys . The Farmer seems to think hes doing a good job keeping the pigeons off it. If only he could see what i saw.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbird Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 chances are he does know but feels obligated. why not ask and show him the problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proTOM1 Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 Well there defo on the rape round me now seen some really good numbers today , most i saw on 1 field was around the 1000 mark but all other fields had birds on . Tho i can not get out till sunday due to game shooting for next 4 days and it looks like being a wee bit cold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mightymariner Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 Drew a blank today on some rape that the birds were feeding on yesterday, they just didn't materialise apart from one small flock which I managed a left and right from. I packed up at 1pm and went to a rape field which borders some roost woods, as I know hundreds, if not thousands are feeding on nearny maize stubbles and I was on the flightpath back home. Had some cracking sport with some real screamers. Plenty of the birds, which were all in great condition, had berries in their crops though. Finished with 26. Woodies fetching 75p at the game dealer now, pheasants 60p! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proTOM1 Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 Drew a blank today on some rape that the birds were feeding on yesterday, they just didn't materialise apart from one small flock which I managed a left and right from. I packed up at 1pm and went to a rape field which borders some roost woods, as I know hundreds, if not thousands are feeding on nearny maize stubbles and I was on the flightpath back home. Had some cracking sport with some real screamers. Plenty of the birds, which were all in great condition, had berries in their crops though. Finished with 26. Woodies fetching 75p at the game dealer now, pheasants 60p! 75p now thats good :blink: and 60p for pheasants we are getting 40p each on pheasants with £1.50 a brace of patridges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mightymariner Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 75p now thats good :blink: and 60p for pheasants we are getting 40p each on pheasants with £1.50 a brace of patridges I know, the price has gone steadily up recently. Also, the pheasants are small, owing to the fact many shoots rear smaller birds which fly faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proTOM1 Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 I know, the price has gone steadily up recently. Also, the pheasants are small, owing to the fact many shoots rear smaller birds which fly faster. Thats what i will say tomorrow when i miss them all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPoacher Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 I think I've slipped up Four days off work, conditions look like ideal and I've lent all my decoying stuff to a mate who normally shoots clays and now has some proper permission. Not only that, my air rifle is in bits awaiting parts. Bu99er! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decoying mad Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 I think I've slipped up Four days off work, conditions look like ideal and I've lent all my decoying stuff to a mate who normally shoots clays and now has some proper permission. Not only that, my air rifle is in bits awaiting parts. Bu99er! il lend ya mine for what use it gets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proTOM1 Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 il lend ya mine for what use it gets Hold that thought mate as may need you sunday ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yickdaz Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 still not on the rape in any numbers round me seen 8 on 1 field when driving past.and few in the trees. but i am seeing birds heading over the motorways towards rape fields i don;t shoot at first light when driving to work so they are turning their attention to it in the northwest;already bags being shot in other counties i;m aware of that. but waiting to see a decent number and a decent flightline before i commit on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren h Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 still not on the rape in any numbers round me seen 8 on 1 field when driving past.and few in the trees. but i am seeing birds heading over the motorways towards rape fields i don;t shoot at first light when driving to work so they are turning their attention to it in the northwest;already bags being shot in other counties i;m aware of that. but waiting to see a decent number and a decent flightline before i commit on them. Still no big numbers near me either Daz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decoying mad Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Hold that thought mate as may need you sunday ! tidy tom let me no pal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiemonsterandmerlin. Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 One day there on rape and the next there on the hawthorn berries and have got millions on combined maize . Saw a massive flock moving not flighting roughly 10000 birds high in blue sky watched them with binos and they flew a good 15 clicks before dropping into a wood just outside of oxford. You could tell they had up sticks from there current feeding area. Out friday on the maize keep you updated. Cheers OTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ91 Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 A good strong flightline onto a 40acre rape field on my permission this morning, they have swarmed to it now we have the snow. Will be having a crack tomorrow morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man-o-woods Posted November 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 I dont see any replys from Hampshire yet. Any of you Hants folk got any joy yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mightymariner Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 Seen plenty today on the hedgerows near Lincoln. Some on rape, but a lot of rape has grown too high for them to get stuck in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proTOM1 Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 Seen plenty today on the hedgerows near Lincoln. Some on rape, but a lot of rape has grown too high for them to get stuck in. Get some snow and the high rape will be the place to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mightymariner Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 Get some snow and the high rape will be the place to be If we get any decent falls that is. Mind you, if we do, I won't be able to get out of Louth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_s Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 i saw decent numbers of pigeons on some field between Louth and Market Raisen the other week, might be worth a look. Not many around my way yet though but quite a few crows around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mightymariner Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 I get too distracted driving to work looking at fields, swerving all over the place! I need a driver so I can scan the land. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopDown Posted November 26, 2010 Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 Was out on it today. No action to speak of. Was quite optimistic when I started. Lots of crows but the pigeons were everywhere else. Very cold. Very still. In both senses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yickdaz Posted November 26, 2010 Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 I get too distracted driving to work looking at fields, swerving all over the place! I need a driver so I can scan the land. i;m the same as you and when i do people who pass on the motorway are looking over and thinking what the hell is he looking at. also to add they are on the rape round me now the cold weather this week has put them on it and its going to stay cold all next week as well so good chances for a decent bag i think for any member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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