Spaniel Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 Its funny isnt it, last week there were hundreds of greylags about and at present they just dont seem to be about,i think they are feasting in wales, or just hiding Wont be long and the Wigeon should start to show in good numbers so we might have some good shooting then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry P Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 Its funny isnt it, last week there were hundreds of greylags about and at present they just dont seem to be about,i think they are feasting in wales, or just hiding Wont be long and the Wigeon should start to show in good numbers so we might have some good shooting then I've had a few wigeon on Anglesey so their on the way down to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 I have seen a lot of duck, was several big bunches on Tuesday evening, I managed to be in the right place too but they all come on the marsh at about 74 yards up. So far just 2 shots and no duck from 8 flights. This morning was a waste of time, nice tide at 6am but the full moon messed it up I think. But I will try again tonight. I hope you are all having better luck than me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 I have seen a lot of duck, was several big bunches on Tuesday evening, I managed to be in the right place too but they all come on the marsh at about 74 yards up. So far just 2 shots and no duck from 8 flights. This morning was a waste of time, nice tide at 6am but the full moon messed it up I think. But I will try again tonight. I hope you are all having better luck than me. I was down sutton bridge last night on the fenland. I was walking towards the tide when i spotted three mallard flying straight towards me. I squatted down and took all three - the first two with my own homeloads. The biggest drake had a basc ring on it. I shall find out where he came from. Not a bad start, really. Two trips to the marsh and four mallard.It won't last! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Who rings birds these days? And do they do it often Ie is it just basc and do they do it all over the uk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 (edited) Who rings birds these days? And do they do it often Ie is it just basc and do they do it all over the uk? I would guess the BTO do maybe RSPB i believe Anser2 would certainly no as i believe he works in this field hopefully he may see this thread and give us the answer Edited September 12, 2011 by tigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anser2 Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 The duck Motty shot with a BASC ring on it is likely to have been a released bird from one of the local wildfowling clubs. All wild bird ringing is undertaken by BTO ringers of which there are several thousand around the country. Between them they ring hundreds of thousands of birds every year from robins to greylag geese. I used to hold a ringing licence , but other commitments forced me to give it up. Anyone finding a ringed bird should return details of the ring number , how it was found ( ie shot ) , date and location of where it was found to the address on the ring. Do not send the ring in. They do not fare well in the post and sometimes the metal tears through the letter and the ring number is lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 The duck Motty shot with a BASC ring on it is likely to have been a released bird from one of the local wildfowling clubs. All wild bird ringing is undertaken by BTO ringers of which there are several thousand around the country. Between them they ring hundreds of thousands of birds every year from robins to greylag geese. I used to hold a ringing licence , but other commitments forced me to give it up. Anyone finding a ringed bird should return details of the ring number , how it was found ( ie shot ) , date and location of where it was found to the address on the ring. Do not send the ring in. They do not fare well in the post and sometimes the metal tears through the letter and the ring number is lost. It could have been released by my club. They rear and release about 150 mallard per year onto a pit near the sea wall . This was definitely not one of this years birds, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 The duck Motty shot with a BASC ring on it is likely to have been a released bird from one of the local wildfowling clubs. All wild bird ringing is undertaken by BTO ringers of which there are several thousand around the country. Between them they ring hundreds of thousands of birds every year from robins to greylag geese. I used to hold a ringing licence , but other commitments forced me to give it up. Anyone finding a ringed bird should return details of the ring number , how it was found ( ie shot ) , date and location of where it was found to the address on the ring. Do not send the ring in. They do not fare well in the post and sometimes the metal tears through the letter and the ring number is lost. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 I feel a bit stupid now. I looked again at the three mallard, only to realise they ALL have rings! I have phoned BASC and they are going to send me a report on these three duck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Out on the lake tonight let's hope it's a good one:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadkill Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 it was are first shoot of the season today and after all of the worryand hardwork it paid off today we eneded up with a total of 112 partridge and 20 duck . It was a great day and now to finish off the evening im in the shed plucking with a can of john smiths Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bothbarrels Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 Me also as well! that was long summer apart from the lack of sun that is BB. it was are first shoot of the season today and after all of the worryand hardwork it paid off today we eneded up with a total of 112 partridge and 20 duck . It was a great day and now to finish off the evening im in the shed plucking with a can of john smiths how do you pluck a duck with a can of beer then? BB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Went to the lake last night. There was a 12mph west wind so I had my back to it under the flight Line and got 1 mallard 1 tufted duck and a crow all in I hour. I left a happy man:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustem Dave Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 Shot the pond tonight 12 ducks,3 teal, 1 widgeon, 8 mallard, good windy evening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustem Dave Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Shot pond again last night,8 mallard,1 teal 1 widgeon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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