slingshooter Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 Im in the North Weat of Cumbria and Ive seen a few more than normal for this time of year,. I shot one on the 1st of october and dont usually get the chance till December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr williamson Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 why are jays shot''''being on the shootable quarry list is the answer realy.'' jays are said to predate game bird eggs and chicks. this is why they are shootable quarry. i personaly think jays impact on game birds is negligable. song birds and woodland birds however are affected by jays . even the humble woodie is regularly nest robbed by jay's. il second that, as nice as they look the dont half make life hard for the song birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 il second that, as nice as they look the dont half make life hard for the song birds. their plumage certainly endears them to many, however, they'll eat other birds eggs including game birds. I've seen them leaving the scene when disturbed, only to find another raided and ruined pheasant clutch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr williamson Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 I didnt read that quote properly before replying. I shoot them myself cant stand any of the corvid family as they predate on young birds as you say. Appologies for the mix up i wrote it on nightshift lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 This large influx of Jays has happened before, in the mid 70's we had a Winter when the Acorn crop in Scandanavia was very poor and they came over here in their thousands, I do remember that they were even more daft than the resident Jay population, and had very little fear of humans, which cost many of them dear. Most have made a wasted sea crossing, as the acorn crop here is non-existent this year, (in my area), which is good news for us Pigeon shooters, as the birds have already started on the rape, last year they virtually ignored it all Winter due to the quantity of acorns and other berries available. Cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulus Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 This large influx of Jays has happened before, in the mid 70's we had a Winter when the Acorn crop in Scandanavia was very poor and they came over here in their thousands, I do remember that they were even more daft than the resident Jay population, and had very little fear of humans, which cost many of them dear. Most have made a wasted sea crossing, as the acorn crop here is non-existent this year, (in my area), which is good news for us Pigeon shooters, as the birds have already started on the rape, last year they virtually ignored it all Winter due to the quantity of acorns and other berries available. Cat. same here in leicestershire, last years acorn crop was plentifull this years its non existant, the pigeons have flocked up already and are hammering the barley thats still standing due the ground being so wet the farmers carnt combine it. there is also a noticable increase in jays aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 maybe i'l get a few more in lookin for treatment Can't believe on one else has said owt, that really is delightful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 shot 5 in 2 weeks here, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kb1065 Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 i have had 3 in our garden in last few days all at same time i was going to shoot them with my 177 then thought they might be protected because i didnt reconise them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
top shot Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 i see them everywhere even in tottenham marshes hundreds of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pykie Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Saw 15 on thursday and there has been four shot on the shoots I have been on this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Have only shot one,but heard many more.Some folk don't like to shoot them as they are claimed to plant a lot of Oaks by forgetting where they have buried acorns.But as our shoot owner says;'I plant a lot of Oaks also'.Fair enough.I always give the wings to a mate for fly-tying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 (edited) Excuse my ignorance, but why do Jays get shot? Cos Same reason as Magpies. They are just a ruthless. Loads more Jays about this year. Edited November 11, 2012 by Fisheruk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 i have had 3 in our garden in last few days all at same time i was going to shoot them with my 177 then thought they might be protected because i didnt reconise them So you were going to shoot them, even though you didn't know what they were, until you realised they might be protected ? I despair. why are jays shot''''being on the shootable quarry list is the answer realy.'' Reckon you're right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcatcully Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 also seeing increasing amounts of jays here in Dorset, sign of a hard winter ahead me thinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miroku moocher Posted November 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 as said earlier our own resident birds numbers are swelled from an influx of jays which are visiting from europe.. due to a bad acorn and beech mast crop. there are definately alot about this year. me mate shot one yesterday while pigeon shootin.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reece Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Have only shot one,but heard many more.Some folk don't like to shoot them as they are claimed to plant a lot of Oaks by forgetting where they have buried acorns.But as our shoot owner says;'I plant a lot of Oaks also'.Fair enough.I always give the wings to a mate for fly-tying. That's why I chose to leave them alone this year, even though they were falling into squirrel cage traps. Jays do a great job at planting acorns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 I know I shouldn't but I luvvem. Had two captive bred ones a few years ago and they were right characters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 I know I shouldn't but I luvvem. Had two captive bred ones a few years ago and they were right characters. corvids make great pets. Very clever birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malantone Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 i have had 3 in our garden in last few days all at same time i was going to shoot them with my 177 then thought they might be protected because i didnt reconise them It`s time to buy a book and build your recognition skills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 More about than ever this year and they are struggling to find food. They are a menace and will get a barrel from me every time they are in range. Nasty vermin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P~MX Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 when did it become legal to shoot Jay's ? I knew they were protected at one time, was there a reason the law was changed to shoot them ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewsher500 Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 dont think it was ever illegal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malantone Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 I` agree never known them to be protected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapid basher Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 Never seen any before this year and shot twe last week There was about 15 feeding on the oak trees Thay seem to be every we're around Somerset lately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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