Shotgun jimmy Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Hi all, This is a bird That I would like to learn more about. Just this year on our farm I have noticed an area that has a derilict church mansion that is normally swarming with crows and a place that I have shot hundreds before is now almost obsolete of the crow but instead seems to be occupied by Ravens! You hear the distinct short throaty rasp caw high in the trees and just occasionally catch a glimpse of the big *******! I take it the crow and the Raven dont mix as there arent many crows in that area now? My Father-in-law also said he would never shoot a Raven as he respects them more than the cheeky crow! Does anyone else follow a personal policy of not shooting Ravens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRamsay Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 I Thought ravens are protected? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the pigeon man Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Queens birds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 protected species Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Bit like buzzards, to many of them and they do a lot of damage, but nowt you can do about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Jimmy I think it's time you had a read of the General License to familiarise yourself of which species of birds can be shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccles Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 As all above have said protected . We have a lot of them around here,very rare do they coming when decoying,will appear on first light when shooting sometimes. You have to be very careful then if they come in without them calling they look like carrions if they are calling you can tell straight away its a raven. If they come in over head its easy to tell the difference without them calling different tail feathers. Be careful and enjoy your crow shooting can't beat it. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 As above Ravens are protected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Ravens are spreading across the UK like wildfire. They are definately not just carrion eaters as the RSPB would have us believe, nor for that matter are buzzards and red kites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotgun jimmy Posted August 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Jimmy I think it's time you had a read of the General License to familiarise yourself of which species of birds can be shot. I dont shoot them Charlie, I wasnt even aware that they where protected but do now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRNDL Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Ditto. The OP never stated he shoots Ravens although this could of been a different matter if it wasn't for good old P.W setting the record straight. Well done. This should encourage more to post up uncertainties and check the G.L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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