steve_b_wales Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Following my success with the crows and fox last Friday morning, I decided to go back there today and see if I can get some more corvids. I arrived at the farm at 05.40,just as the sun was rising, and was sitting in the hide, with all the decoys etc placed out, by 06.05. There was a brisk breeze, and I could not see any birds flying about anywhere. About 15 mins later, a jackdaw hovered above the decoys, and was dispatched, followed by another one 5 minutes later. These were placed on my floaters. Soon after, a crow came over the decoys and he was shot too, and I put it on a floater to the right of the decoys. Things went quiet for over half an hour, then I could see, what I thought at first was a crow, coming in to the crow/floater. I could then see that it was a rook, and 36grm's of #5 shot brought it down. I shot a few more birds, mainly jackdaws, and added them to the decoys. Three birds (one crow, two jackdaws)were shot and fell into the hedgerow, and despite looking for them, I could'nt find them. At 09.25, I decided to pack up as it went too quiet. In total, I had 1 Rook, 4 Crows and eleven jackdaws, which I was pleased about. I'm going back up there tomorrow, but this time I'm after the magpie's and squirrels. The photo's show the end result (less the three missing bird's) and a close up of the rook, whose huge beak won't be causing any problems in future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbuster Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Looks an enjoyable morning was had Steve. Well done mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Another good result Steve.Well Done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 You are an early bird !! well done, real pity you are working this weekend Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted May 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 You are an early bird !! well done, real pity you are working this weekend Doc I believe that to get a good bag, it's best to arrive as early as possible,sometimes before first light. This field I shoot on is excellent, because the bird's come off the roost, and fly up the field towards their feeding grounds. The best I've ever had on this same spot is 128 crows/Jackdaw's in 3 hours. And yes, it is a shame I'm in work this weekend David, as it would have been good to meet up with you when you come down to Wales. Perhap's next time? Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codling99 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 not bad going stevie boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsrjerry Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 nice result and good write up mate ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trentotter Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 cant beat a bit of corvid bashing, good shooting mate :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 [ good bag steve and i agree with being out at first light as much as it kills me atb dolphin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deputy dog Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Good shooting mate. Good write as well, keep good work up. :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxnet22 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 well done mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Well done steve BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Good shooting steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Well done sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon123 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Well done mate, Good shooting :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the poacher Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 a good bag mate perhaps next time ill be with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted May 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 a good bag mate perhaps next time ill be with you Hope so mate. I've got a few days off next week, so we'll have to arrange something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
left & right Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 Top stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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