pbutd Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 With very little success over the winter rape in Herefordshire during Dec & Jan ,to the point where I packed up sticks after an hour or so with two or three birds in the bag, they suddenly started to decoy from the middle of Feb onwards & I've had half a dozen sessions where the bag has been in the 50's &60's.It's strange how they suddenly 'Switch on'.The birds have been about in large flocks all the time and the birds I've shot have all been in good condition;My weak theory is that the rate at which they lose body fat/condition in the winter depends on the ambient temperatures,and that it's only when their condition gets marginal that they spend more time on the ground feeding than in the trees.The need to put on body fat for breeding may also play a role?Prolonged mild winter weather would then allow them to survive for longer without intensive feeding & when they do get onto the rape it has poor nutritional value & they have to do catchup? I'lll get my coat. This clip was in early March I think -of course not expecting much my battery was not fully charged & soon ran out.I think I picked up 44? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 Very good video. Good shooting and sensible dog discipline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 Dog is superb and the shootings not so bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butchdickason Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 Huttons/Emmets Paul? Butch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenholland Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 good shooting that, I will buy you some blueing for the end of your gun, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloudwalker Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 Good video shame your battery went flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IEH Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 I enjoyed that. Your videos, and your shooting, are always a pleasure to watch. Please keep them coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 I like your videos, Pbutd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.w. Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 Good vid that, with some outstanding shooting, nice to have you back, thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncher Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 Nice one i enjoyed that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andra Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 Enjoyed that some good shots there. Your inner net I like the look of that where do you get them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJW Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 Very good video, your hide seemed very well constructed for shooting and filming. Excellent dogs and some long birds! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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