Salop Matt Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 (edited) As above really, am looking for my airgun sport but am just not seeing many magpies about currently. I thought they would be out and about claimimg nesting sites soon and they also seem to put in an appearence on sheep pasture when the lambs go out scavaging, but they dont seem to be about much currently. Whats the magpie activity like around you ? ATB Matt Edited February 18, 2016 by salop sniper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 I am seeing large numbers together, 12/15 at a time. I do not know what you call a flock of Magpies, perhaps someone could let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Large numbers here on the fylde coast, Lots carrying twigs and building nests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 I am seeing large numbers together, 12/15 at a time. I do not know what you call a flock of Magpies, perhaps someone could let me know. a pile?*they're a pain in the butt). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 I am seeing large numbers together, 12/15 at a time. I do not know what you call a flock of Magpies, perhaps someone could let me know. Parliament Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Got quite a few about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Parliament Or a tiding, a gulp, a murder or a charm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Plenty around here in various areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Try putting one or two dead birds out in a grass field, if possible place birds about 50-60 yards from the edge of a wood, then sit in your car and watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul taylor Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Always loads on my perm. Well there is when I've been lazy and neglected my early morning magpie ambush. I really should do another soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnie Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Several around here, some in pairs some in large groups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 They are third from the bottom of the Premiership and in danger of relegation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 see them everyday here....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Neal Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 (edited) Back in January at dusk I was coming out of our shoot along a track near a disused quarry where I know they roost and I couldn't believe my eyes. They were flying past in groups of 10-15 at a time and dropping in to the quarry, I counted roughly 60-70. In the same spot the shepherd has spread silage out for the sheep and they are always rooting about in it, a dozen or so at a time every day I go past. Hopefully when the pastures recover and they don't need the silage he'll move the sheep off that bit, then I'm going to have a cull. Got a few dead ones in the freezer from last year. Never tried them on a flapper or magnet before, does anyone know if that's a viable approach? I'll probably try it anyway just out of curiosity... Edited February 18, 2016 by Jim Neal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belly47 Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 They are third from the bottom of the Premiership and in danger of relegation. 😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plank06 Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 A murder of magpies is the collective I believe! I counted 18 in a group while out with the hound two weeks ago. On the nature reserve right next to my perm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 Saw a group of seven yesterday when I was out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaunda Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 Magpies- Children's nursery rhyme - One for Sorrow, Two for joy,............................. and so on up to a dozen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 Still got plenty of magpies around as normal, and just as many jays. Too many crows, quite a lot of jackdaws and loads of rooks. Corvided out really,lol.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitchrat Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 They are third from the bottom of the Premiership and in danger of relegation. At least I know what you are talking about JD!! As above really, am looking for my airgun sport but am just not seeing many magpies about currently. I thought they would be out and about claimimg nesting sites soon and they also seem to put in an appearence on sheep pasture when the lambs go out scavaging, but they dont seem to be about much currently. Whats the magpie activity like around you ? ATB Matt Too ------ many round Dunmow. One less this week though..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sha Bu Le Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Plenty around here, in the cemetery and a small wood nearby. However the council (liebour) own them both so no way are they going to allow shooting of any kind or Larsen traps. They won't even allow allotment holders to shoot scaly tails. plus its out in the suburbs so shooting would not be an option anyhow. Only way I can get them is if they land in my garden when I am set up and ready. As I have offed around 40 odd in the last couple of years the mags generally give my bit of land a wide berth. Still, might get some out of this years hatch in a couple of months while they are still green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pull2007 Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 loads about counted 14 yesterday together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kippylawkid Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 They are third from the bottom of the Premiership and in danger of relegation. That's a cheap shot.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pull2007 Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Great comment j dog been a mackem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POPPY-72 Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 loads around these parts, find there roosts and hit em hard been getting quite a few with airgun over the winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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