Ant8681 Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 I have just been down on one of my permissions where i am baiting squirrels with peanuts, there has been for a week or two a woodpecker the frequents the station feeding off the nuts and i really enjoy watching him/her as it passes the time a bit. This morning it was there again as usual but when it went off to eat the nut i could hear a jay going mental and when i looked the jay was bullying the woodpecker whilst being watched by its mate. I got the jay in my sights but then had a wierd feeling and couldnt pull the trigger!! , this has never happened before but then again i have only ever shot them before with a shotgun. Do or have any of you experienced this and should i just man up and go back and shoot it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 I just shoot them, but only if their causing a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasshopper Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 They rob nests just like Magpies do..therefore shot on sight on our shoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Shoot em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 They are part of the Corvid family and are pests.I always shoot them when given a chance and of course when its a safe shot. ATB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philm Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Shoot em +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaz Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Shoot them although rarely seen around my parts but they're about cause I can here them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aled Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 If you do shoot any could i have those blue feathers please...i'll gladly make you some sea trout flies in return. Not very numerous round here any more, so have'nt shot one for a good few years. Tight Lines Aled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garden gun Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 As above, Jays are on the General Licence - they are corvids with corvid habits - so long as you are satisfied that they are a problem they are fair game as vermin. Know what you mean about nice looking birds etc, but so are Maggies. It all changes when you see the nasty critters having a real go at songbird nests etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant8681 Posted May 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 I decided to go back and get it! http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r559/Ant8681/DSC00188.jpg If you do shoot any could i have those blue feathers please...i'll gladly make you some sea trout flies in return. Not very numerous round here any more, so have'nt shot one for a good few years. Tight Lines Aled Sorry mate only just got this so ill go back and get them for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smecky Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 I've seen em nagging like mad at roost, and all the poor song birds scared to death and fly out of there nest to go back to nothing but broken shells! When ever you get the chance send the slug flying!! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshLamb Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Agree. Shoot them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackinbox99 Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Agree. Shoot them! +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRamsay Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 I,ve Only Ever Saw 1 Pair Of Jays In My Neck Of The Woods, And Yes I Did Have My Gun With Me At The Time, But I Could,nt Get Anywhere Near Them To Get A Shot At Them Very Alert Birds I Thought, Much More So Than The Other Corvids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smig4373 Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Loads down here....My cousins house backs on to some woodland...Its not un-common to see 4/5 on his birdtable/garden nicking the nuts etc..... Shoot them...there nest robbers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretagentmole Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 All it is is a Magpie with a fancy paint job.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANGOF Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Yeah i shoot them but only have had 2 in the last year. Cornwall does seem to be a bit of a stronghold for them. Plenty on one of my perms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 All it is is a Magpie with a fancy paint job.... totally agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Must say I don't have any problems with them here, so I don't shoot them. They're beautiful birds and as there're no pest problems with them, I'm happy to let them be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Must say I don't have any problems with them here, so I don't shoot them. They're beautiful birds and as there're no pest problems with them, I'm happy to let them be! Me too..we wouldnt be here without the Jays..or we would but we would all be speaking French or Spanish...Jays planted the oak woodlands which provided timber for the 14th 15th & 16th century English fleets. They are on the General list so each to his own...they are very clever and illusive birds however, and theres no danger of them being eradicated in any numbers to make much difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PigeonEater Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 dont let the pretty colours fool ya! Like a Russian femme fatal haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant8681 Posted May 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 If you do shoot any could i have those blue feathers please...i'll gladly make you some sea trout flies in return. Not very numerous round here any more, so have'nt shot one for a good few years. Tight Lines Aled PM me your address mate i have the feathers for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 i dont see many but i do shoot any i get chance to ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 I,ve Only Ever Saw 1 Pair Of Jays In My Neck Of The Woods, And Yes I Did Have My Gun With Me At The Time, But I Could,nt Get Anywhere Near Them To Get A Shot At Them Very Alert Birds I Thought, Much More So Than The Other Corvids They can be difficult with a shotgun because they fly out at about fifty or sixty yards when they see you coming, not giving much chance of a shot. You can often watch them fly away from you down a cutting and see the white flank when they land. That's your best chance if you have a rimfire and they stop with a safe backdrop. You can pick them off at range because they think they are safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiedenny Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Bang from me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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