Cyber Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Hi everyone, I am new to this game so i hope i don't totally make a fool out of myself dor this but how can you tell the difference between a feral pigeon and a woodie?? Can you not eat ferals (i assume they are not as nice?) Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul in North Lincs. Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 oh dear :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Posted January 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Thanks for the help Paul, like i said i'm new to this. ive shot pigeons before but never eaten one or anything like that so would like to know. Is it that the ferals look scraggy and dirty?? again Paul, thanks for the useless reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 cyber,have you now progressed from target shooting to live game ? if so do not go out untill you know the difference.buy a bird book,google it or whatever you need to do but please dont raise your rifle to anything that breathes til you know the difference.respect for your quarry is 90% of shooting.not a pop just advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandersj89 Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Thanks for the help Paul, like i said i'm new to this. ive shot pigeons before but never eaten one or anything like that so would like to know. Is it that the ferals look scraggy and dirty?? again Paul, thanks for the useless reply. I would never eat a feral, god knows what they have been eating. Woodies are easy to identify: Ferals look like Heinz 57, all sorts of colurs and markings. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzyboi Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 google, google images, woodpigeon repeat process and replace woodpigeon with feral pigeon jobs a good'en Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Posted January 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 thankyou very much sandersj89, that has helped alot. Diggers, I have been shooting for years, targets, game and vermin. Firstly i never make a shot if i can't guarantee an instant and painless death. I have shot loads of ferals (now i know!!) but i haven't really gone for woodies by decoying and the like. Thanks again EDIT: thanks to Dazzyboi aswell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il cacciatore Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Don't eat a feral Feral pigeons carry diseases that are harmful to humans. The most common disease passed from birds to man is Psittacosis but over 40 more diseases can be passed from the feral pigeon to humans. Fecal damage causes extreme damage to buildings and monuments. http://nematode.unl.edu/pigeon.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisNicholls Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 I have shot loads of ferals (now i know!!) Not exactly wishing to take you to task over your actions, what's done is done, but if you have only just discovered exactly what a feral pigeon actually is, what did you think you was shooting at before and how did you know it was ok to do so? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Posted January 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 I have shot loads of ferals (now i know!!) Not exactly wishing to take you to task over your actions, what's done is done, but if you have only just discovered exactly what a feral pigeon actually is, what did you think you was shooting at before and how did you know it was ok to do so? Well Chris, i'm not being funny but i asked what was the difference between a feral 'pigeon' and a wood 'pigeon'. I do happen to know what a pigeon looks like and its not as if i asked 'whats the difference between a pigeon and a sparrowhawk' then i would agree that you would all be worried!!! oh and also i would never shoot a pigeon or any bird for that matter if it had a ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirky640 Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 I have shot loads of ferals (now i know!!) Not exactly wishing to take you to task over your actions, what's done is done, but if you have only just discovered exactly what a feral pigeon actually is, what did you think you was shooting at before and how did you know it was ok to do so? Well Chris, i'm not being funny but i asked what was the difference between a feral 'pigeon' and a wood 'pigeon'. I do happen to know what a pigeon looks like and its not as if i asked 'whats the difference between a pigeon and a sparrowhawk' then i would agree that you would all be worried!!! oh and also i would never shoot a pigeon or any bird for that matter if it had a ring. well ive shot loads of pigeons with rings on gosh i here you say !! but when shot i thought they were feral pigeons onestly even if you could see the ring as a racer or homing pigeon they are usles anyway. and anyone that has not shot a pigeon with a ring on has not shot many pigeons as its a law of avaerages as you cant possibly see if they are ringed or not when in flight happy days kirky ps enjoy your shooting mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Posted January 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 lol, i suppose your right in the aspect of shooting whilst in flight but im an airgunner and its almost impossible to shoot a pigeon whilst in flight (i wouldn't even risk it as it is doubtful that you would get a clean kill if you did manage to actually hit it) There must not be many ringed pigeons in my area then as i haven't shot one yet (not that i have shot LOADS of pigeons but a fair few) What is actually on the ring, would you have to contact anybody if one were to be shot?? P.S hope everyone had a great new year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul in North Lincs. Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 quite true, but occaionally young racers do get lost and bunch up with ferals and it can be difficult to determine bewteen the two in these situations......accidents do happen.. On the other hand I do keep racers and can determine beween the two by looking at the way they fly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutty Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 So thats what woodies look like, Been that long since i bagged any i have forgotten what they look like myself. anyway happy new year to you all.. regards Sutty :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirky640 Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 dont know what your ment to do with the rings report or but i know a friend that just breaks the leg a chucks the ring under the hedge and sells it as a feral is this considered ok??? :o :o well a feral is worth 5 pence at our game dealer cheers kirky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirky640 Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 well i thought someone would have some thoughts on this comment ? it was ment to prevoke one !!!! kirky :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandersj89 Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 well a feral is worth 5 pence at our game dealer cheers kirky Remind me not to buy any pigeon from your game dealer!!!! As for reporting them this might help: http://www.rpra.org/strays.html Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M ROBSON Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 well a feral is worth 5 pence at our game dealer I hear they make good Cat food! Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Whiskas Supermeat for me - I wouldn't go near a manky feral. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning GTS Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 The thing about shooting is you have to know what you are shooting at, if not don`t do it. I was beating a few weeks ago and one of the guns downed a sparrow hawk, the excuse " i thought it was a pigeon" I am sorry but if you can`t tell the difference then stay at home As far as those fast ferals with rings on there is not a lot you can do One bird to look out for this time of year are fieldfair, these can look like collared dove when flying, but doves are normally in ones two`s and three`s where as fieldfair are in large flocks. I f you don`t know what fieldfair are then stay at home and do some home work first. As you can tell i feel very strongly about recognition, but we have to look after our sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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