Harnser Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 (edited) I decided to have a go at the pigeons at first light a few days ago . I got to the field about an hour before first light and decided to set up along side a small piece of woodland . I also wanted to see how many deer were about with a thought of getting some meat in the larder a bit later on in the week . It was a loverly morning and very still ,as often it is at this time of the day . I am one of these weirdos who like to be out in the field at first light just to enjoy the peace of the countryside and to watch the wild life pass me by . This part of the farm I was on is well populated by all species of deer and is known for the wonderful dawn sing along of the song birds . I set my hide up almost straight away and was in the hide with my binos ready about 30 minutes or so before dawn . Whilst sitting in my hide I had the most awful feeling of impending doom and it was quite scary . I knew what was going to happen as I have experianced this feeling a couple of times in the past . Absolutely nothing moved , No dawn movement of birds and absolutely no birds welcoming the dawn . I would allways expect to see deer of some kind on this part of the farm or seen old raynard on his way home ,but absolutly nothing . No rabbits scratching about and most unusual no crows or rooks moving onto the field . It realy did feel like the end of the world . I decided to stay for a while so at first light I put my decoys out and did not see a pigeon cross the field untill about 8 am ,very unusual . I packed in at noon with out having a single shot and only seeing the occational bird . Has any body else had this weird incounter at first light ? or should I see my shrink . Harnser . Edited August 24, 2012 by Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TbirdX Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 No, it's just you. You are the anti-christ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted August 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 No, it's just you. You are the anti-christ Then be you very carefull . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted August 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 May be its because I am more attuned to my surroundings than others . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Whack-job! . I've had that feeling a couple of times, but not the circumstances you described. Creepy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Sounds like an anxiety attack. Maybe you subconsciously picked up something that triggered it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Sunspots. I don't know...was there a thunderstorm later that day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Kelly Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Definitely happens when you're fishing. The river feels dead. No fish topping, no bird activity and certainly no bites. Usually seems to be like that when we have that very heavy grey tiring feeling weather. Can be very good as soon as the pressure changes though, everything springs into action! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted August 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Sunspots. I don't know...was there a thunderstorm later that day? No storm ,it was a loverly day . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 You're obviously seriously disturbed,and in no fit state to be in posession of firearms and should give them to a responsible person 'til your carer gets your medication sorted. Norfolk is a bit off for me,but I could be there by lunch tomorrow to pick up all your guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 I've had the same experience but I think sometimes the mind play's tricks on you, maybe its just a little quieter than normal and you focus on the quiet, when normally your mind will be looking at deer or swinging the shotgun. I pass a churchyard when lamping, most times I never give it a second thought, but sometimes I feel the ice down me back........................ though I get this feeling all the time when in the company of the mother in law ( maybe the mother in law lives in the church yard, spooooky) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 No storm ,it was a loverly day . Harnser . Then I'm out of ideas. I expect if these things get worse, one day the experience will be made into a movie, starring Will Smith. In the meantime, sleep tight..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 I have had similar experiences at both ends of the day and have always put it down to atmospheric pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted August 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 I spoke to a friend of mine who is a proffessor of natural sciences and he says that I could have experianced being on the edge of a parrallel world . Which he insists exists . Poor old Harnser could have finished on the wrong side . But who knows maybe I did and am now living in a parrallel world . Mrs Hanser does look about 20 years younger ? We shall see tonight . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Z Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Probably being watched by a Chupacabra. I've had similar experiences, I think it's all basic psychology. Probably goes back to when we as hunter gathers had to fear attack from other predators, and became attuned to such changes in 'the air'. Or maybe it is just you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houlsby Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Lol at the above! I know what you mean tho, but in all fairness, there could have been any number of things. I lamped a field usually teeming with rabbits last night and diddnt see one. But 15 miles away on my other permission the hares were bouncing up and down the field at dusk. Could have been someone walking their dog or anything bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted August 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Probably being watched by a Chupacabra. I've had similar experiences, I think it's all basic psychology. Probably goes back to when we as hunter gathers had to fear attack from other predators, and became attuned to such changes in 'the air'. Or maybe it is just you... I understand what you are saying ,but why the lack of birds and game ? being attuned to my situation should have shown me more birds and game . Nothing for about three hours of first light . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houlsby Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Unless, obv, there was a glitch in the matrix and you spotted it.. Watch out for agent smith.. You are "the one" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted August 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Lol at the above! I know what you mean tho, but in all fairness, there could have been any number of things. I lamped a field usually teeming with rabbits last night and diddnt see one. But 15 miles away on my other permission the hares were bouncing up and down the field at dusk. Could have been someone walking their dog or anything bud. You would have to experiance the feeling of impending doom and gloom to understand what I mean . Yes somebody could have been around and scared all the birds and game off ,but not for 3 hours and not in this very secluded part of the farms . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houlsby Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 http://m.helpguide.org/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.helpguide.org%2Fmental%2Fdepression_signs_types_diagnosis_treatment.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillmouse Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Yup, you do get "Dead Days" when there appears to be nothing about and all wildlife apparently dissapears. Equally you get days when the place is teeming with previously unseen numbers. Maybe being alone and in tune with your surroundings makes you more susceptible to these feelings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
station Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Maybe the wrong rolling tobacco - if you get my drift ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Maybe the wrong rolling tobacco - if you get my drift ! I'm getting The Fear man, I'm getting The Fear!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Z Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 I mean if there is a predator around which has scared off the wildlife (fox, bird of prey, dog walker) that might be linked in to your feeling of doom and gloom? No wildlife may be an instinctive signal to us that a predator lurks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Fox holes and badger setts can make you feel a bit weird, in low lying ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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