Elk hunter Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Simon a guy I know off another forum who shoots most thing with an air rifle paid me a visit some weeks back with a cold box of goodies from magpies to pigeons even a duck and the deal was he wanted a bird back mounted. So I've been working my way through the freezer of late and came across a jay among the magpies. High time I extended my pallet. I set about it a week ago and today I noticed although not fully dry it has set in position. For a pest it's a dam fine looking bird and the blue just pops. A real beauty! It makes the magie pie mount for him look a little dull. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian28 Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Rather nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 They are a beautiful bird, and don't do half as much damage as Magpie's. I still shoot them though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telf Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 lovely work young man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yickdaz Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 that's very good I like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Very good , you have soon got to grips with the taxidermy lark ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elk hunter Posted February 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Thank you for your kind comments, but I'm very much in my infancy with only 5 months since doing my first bird, even at the young age 43 I feel there's a long road ahead. But there is three thing I've learnt over the past few months. 1. Im more observant, watching wildlife. 2. Far more careful on bullet placement. 3. Now class myself as green as I recycle. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Thank you for your kind comments, but I'm very much in my infancy with only 5 months since doing my first bird, even at the young age 43 I feel there's a long road ahead. But there is three thing I've learnt over the past few months. 1. Im more observant, watching wildlife. 2. Far more careful on bullet placement. 3. Now class myself as green as I recycle. Andrew That is fantastic work Sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 I have enjoyed watching your taxidermy skills improve. On an observational note I feel that the jay's tail is too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Outstanding piece of work a truly lovely looking bird Nowt wrong with it's tail ATB Youngieo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Yes I will withdraw my comment about the bird's tail. They are obviously longer than I thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich1984 Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Excellent job ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 superb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash72 Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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