steve_b_wales Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 'The Poacher' and myself decided to go up to one of the local farms to see if there were any Crows/Jackdaws about. We met at 06.30 and drove to one of the fields where we saw them last time. But nothing was about. We stayed in the field for about 15 minutes, deciding on what to do/where to go, when approx 15 Jackdaw's flew right over our heads from the trees behind us. They made our minds up for us, and we quickly set the half shell/full body flocked decoys in the field. While we were doing this, some of the Jackdaw's were hovering above us, so we got into position at the edge of the tree line. The trees form a small copse that separates two big fields, and acts as a windbreak. We've always had some success here, and today was no different. Within minutes, around 20 Jackdaw's came in close enough so we could shoot at them, and we dropped four. The others flew back behind the trees, but came back within 10 minutes. This went on for sometime, and we had a few two's and three's. The wind was blowing strongly towards us, and we had spells of light rain, dark clouds and then sunshine.We shot a few pigeons as well, but they dropped into the trees further down the field. We decided to give it until 12.30 before we packed up. We ended up with 26 birds picked up, which consisted of 25 Jackdaw's and 1 Crow, which Mark had a cracking shot at. 3 pigeons were lost, so the grand total was 29. The Jackdaw's were very young, with hardly any weight on them. We decided to give it another go in the near future. Opposite the field where we shot, there is a huge field full of Oats. Pigeons were dropping into some laid patches, but there was no way we could set up anywhere to shoot them and get them to drop where we wanted them too. Once this field has been cut, we can set up in some small trees and hopefully, have some good sport. The photo's show the decoys on the field and the end result.The field of Oats can be seen in the background in the 1st picture. My thanks to Mark for a good morning out with plenty of laughs along the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshAndy Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Well done Steve and Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted September 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Well done Steve and Mark Cheers Andy. There's a lot more up there, and hopefully we'll make another dent in their numbers soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filzee Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Nice result. Im going to have to try my hand at some corvids. Loads of them about but just never gone after them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted September 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Nice result. Im going to have to try my hand at some corvids. Loads of them about but just never gone after them. It's my favourite type of shooting. I recommend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshAndy Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 It's my favourite type of shooting. I recommend it. I've got my eye on the maize field which the farmer says he'll be cutting in a few weeks! ps - Dont tell Carwyn (hedd-wyn) ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveyg Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 nicely done chaps..good shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasshopper Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 So satisfying removing some Corvids from the countryside,well done fellas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the poacher Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 another enjoyable day cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted September 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 So satisfying removing some Corvids from the countryside,well done fellas I agree, although I would much prefer to shoot Crows rather than Jackdaws, because they do more damage. But jackdaw's will do if nothing else shows up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccles Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Well done both of you. nice bag. Seeing them has made me want to go out now. Better get the kit out and load up for the morning,weather a bit dodgy though. But with a bit of wind and luck might get a few crows. atb Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted September 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Well done both of you. nice bag. Seeing them has made me want to go out now. Better get the kit out and load up for the morning,weather a bit dodgy though. But with a bit of wind and luck might get a few crows. atb Terry Aye. You can't beat a bit of corvid bashing. I hate it when I have to pack up, as I would love to stay there all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccles Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Aye. You can't beat a bit of corvid bashing. I hate it when I have to pack up, as I would love to stay there all day. Well its off for today Steve raining here Tomorrow looks like its going to be ok. so it will be a early morning i recon. atb Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
channa Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Good result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filzee Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 I know nothing of corvid shooting. What are the best fields to try decoy them on? Or is it a case of look where they are and try there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Good result , well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted September 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 I know nothing of corvid shooting. What are the best fields to try decoy them on? Or is it a case of look where they are and try there? I would say that the best fields to decoy them on would be ones that have stubble on them, and decoy them as soon as possible once the field has been cut. Oats are a good draw for corvids and pigeons. You can also look where the birds are as well. I've seen flocks of them on grass fields, and have set up a few decoys there with excellent results. Yesterday, we set up decoys on a bare field of grass, where the birds were flying over. Once they noticed the decoys, they came in to land, giving us the chance to shoot them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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