Ant8681 Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 This is one of the first videos that I made, thought I would share it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 That's a well made video mate! I have to say that the first squizzer in the video wasn't too pleased about you ruining his day was he? Good shooting and filming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant8681 Posted July 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 That's a well made video mate! I have to say that the first squizzer in the video wasn't too pleased about you ruining his day was he? Good shooting and filming! Thank you again. He certainly was not happy, just wish I had zoomed out in time as it landed in the bird bath! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
click Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 Thank you again. He certainly was not happy, just wish I had zoomed out in time as it landed in the bird bath! Would you happy with a pellet in your *** Sea burial?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 Would you happy with a pellet in your *** Sea burial?!?! You mean something like a supository administered by a 23 stone Irish navvy weilding a sledge hammer? I guess it might make your eyes water a little! :blink: :look: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bi9johnny Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 nice clear video mate well done squizzers dont come in my garden anymore or my son's ....carn't for the life of me think why :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 Good shooting. But just so you know the 'crows' in the video are rooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant8681 Posted July 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 Good shooting. But just so you know the 'crows' in the video are rooks. I was having this discussion with someone and I got told "A rook by itself is a crow, a crow in a group is a rook" so what is it? :hmm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 I was having this discussion with someone and I got told "A rook by itself is a crow, a crow in a group is a rook" so what is it? :hmm: There were two of them so...... Basically rooks have longer, pale beaks (and without the feathers near the nostrils), they are slightly different shape - especially the heads, and they are, in my opinion, much less a pest than crows. I normally don't shoot them as, on balance, I think they probably do more good than harm, but that's just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gedney Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 There were two of them so...... Basically rooks have longer, pale beaks (and without the feathers near the nostrils), they are slightly different shape - especially the heads, and they are, in my opinion, much less a pest than crows. I normally don't shoot them as, on balance, I think they probably do more good than harm, but that's just my opinion. Definately rooks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
click Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 I was having this discussion with someone and I got told "A rook by itself is a crow, a crow in a group is a rook" so what is it? :hmm: Hmmm You mean something like a supository administered by a 23 stone Irish navvy weilding a sledge hammer? Something like that There were two of them so...... Basically rooks have longer, pale beaks (and without the feathers near the nostrils), they are slightly different shape - especially the heads, and they are, in my opinion, much less a pest than crows. I normally don't shoot them as, on balance, I think they probably do more good than harm, but that's just my opinion. I was always told "A Rook on it's own is a Crow but Crow in a Crowd is a Rook" Surely we don't get Crow-er-ies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant8681 Posted July 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 I get it :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 (edited) Im sure I will get some flack for this but you should be aware that you should have good reason to shoot wild birds attending your Garden bird table. The fact that you may dislike them and they are on the general licence is irrelevant. Shooting wild birds attending a bird table is an offence under the Countryside and Wildlife act and the RSPB/RSPCA presented with such evidence will always attempt to force a prosecution. If the pigeons and crows were eating your crops or stealing food for domestic fowl thats a different matter but even the humble Jackdaw and villainous Magpie and Rook are afforded some protection by the law. If you have a genuine reason to shoot quarry which is on the general licence then you'll will be shooting within the confines of the law. You will more like fall foul of the law if you just enjoy hunting something for the fun of it. Nothing does the airgunner more harm than the publics perception of us killing any avian pest that lands in our garden. The desire to shoot in your own garden is strong I appreciate this particularly as shooting land isn't easy to come by and the temptation to put your skills to use on live quarry is intense particularly when you read the accounts of others hunting sorties on this site. You should ask yourself however, if the garden is really a suitable place to do it. I cant fault the video or your marksmanship though... both are very good. Light the blue touch paper and stand back..... Edited July 12, 2012 by Fisherman Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant8681 Posted July 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 They are a pest in other parts of the garden and of course they have tried other means of control but it just happens that the safest and most responsible place to take a shot is at the bird table, I would not kill just for the fun of it! Maybe I should have put this on the video, I shall make sure of that next time, thank you for pointing it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Good post and good reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 (edited) They are a pest in other parts of the garden and of course they have tried other means of control but it just happens that the safest and most responsible place to take a shot is at the bird table, I would not kill just for the fun of it! Maybe I should have put this on the video, I shall make sure of that next time, thank you for pointing it out Well done...I would be tempted to take it off of youtube though...just to be safe..particularly if you have over zealous neighbours or the local animal rights activist see it. Edited July 12, 2012 by Fisherman Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant8681 Posted July 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Well done...I would be tempted to take it off of youtube though...just to be safe..particularly if you have over zealous neighbours or the local animal rights activist see it. Ah the neighbours are having issues with them too, I am 100% confident I can justify my actions otherwise I would not have pulled the trigger, thanks for your advice though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
click Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 They are a pest in other parts of the garden and of course they have tried other means of control but it just happens that the safest and most responsible place to take a shot is at the bird table, I would not kill just for the fun of it! Maybe I should have put this on the video, I shall make sure of that next time, thank you for pointing it out Good reply mate, but not sure who you are?!?!?! Ah the neighbours are having issues with them too, I am 100% confident I can justify my actions otherwise I would not have pulled the trigger, thanks for your advice though Christ!! Two good replies, have we mellowed with all this killing, who is this person behind the keyboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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