Matty7247 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 I recently had the pleasure of shooting on the Foreshore of Walney Island. I met some friendly chaps on Twitter, and i received an invite. Being relatively new to Wildfowling, i was quite excited, and slightly nervous. The day started early, and after a 2 mile walk to the location,The guide was actually the secretary of Walney island Wildfowlers, a lovely bloke, who offered me his sofa for the evening. My friendly guide set up the hide, and we waited. The wait wasnt long before we could hear the birds starting as daylight broke, i have shot on the foreshore in Scotland, to no avail, but tbh, watching the sun rise, and just immersing yourself in it, is worth the trip. Any ways, there were plenty of Teal, and Widgeon, and in the distance a few Pinks flew past, I managed to shoot my First Teal, and then a Widgeon. These were my first birds i have shot, the experience was something i shall never forget. In the end i managed 3 Widgeon and a Teal. I had the offer to stay for an evening flight also, but after an amazing morning, i felt that was enough, i had 4 lovely birds, and appreciated that. I must admit, the whole experience was fantastic, and i fully enjoyed the entire experience, i am looking forward to the new season. Thanks for reading, and heres a few pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry P Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Really pleased you enjoyed your flight fella, sound like a great couple of fowlers you met. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Well done and congratulations on your decision to just do the one flight. Its not always about the numbers, pleased you took in the sunrise and the whole experience. Credit goes to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutty Boots Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Congratulations, but be warned, this is addictive stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 The experience will be indelibly imprinted in your head and I do not doubt that you will be able to recall the morning flight for many years. Good write up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bad lindz Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Well done that man, dont wait for next season there is still 21 days left till the fore shore shooting ends thats at least 34 flightt if you are mad keen and take the Sundays off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlennox Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Sounds fantastic, reading stories like this is inspiring me to get my act together and try proper wild fowling for myself. Big credit to you for knowing when enough is enough as many would have over indulged shall we say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 well done, as you so rightly said wildfowling is about a lot more than the shooting. It's about immersing yourself in the whole experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 How it should be done , made up for you Top job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty7247 Posted January 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Many thanks all, it was fantastic, and just being out was amazing. I had my birds, and I thought it was better to call it a day, and not ruin an amazing experience. I most certainly have the bug, unfortunately, I'm not a member of a club yet, so I'll happily wait till the new season, and try my luck in Scotland again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlMc1 Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Got to say he also took myself out and showed me a thing or 3 a swell did not manage to bag any ducks but enjoyed my day out too. Retuning the trip this weekend he coming over my side of the marsh so be good to catch up again and maybe meet up with you next season with our duck nests built Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty7247 Posted February 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Hopefully see you over the season mate. Be good to see the finished article. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoggy Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Well done and congratulations mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Well done and good shooting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy baxendale Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Lucky you - looks a great trip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty7247 Posted February 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Was a great trip mate. Looking forward to the new season now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barraboy Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 twitter is good for keeping up with fowling news, some great lads.........and lasses, on there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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