Ttfjlc Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 (edited) So I was out taking my Labrador for a walk when he started showing a lot of interest in a hedge, seconds later I heard a familiar cackle but noticed they were just flapping from hedge to hedge. I took the dog home and came out a little later with the shotgun, I managed to find them again and dispatched them with a couple of clay shells. Now I've shot my fair share of Magpies over the years but this is the first time at the grand old age of 34 () that I've come across magpie 'branchers', might not mean a lot to some but I couldn't believe my luck, god bless my dog. Edited June 16, 2017 by Ttfjlc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennett Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 I had the same thing at work yesterday morning, young magpie hopping about on the road. Also caught one this time last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 One bird that always has a good year with chicks. Well done you and your dog. I have said it before, 1 magpie is worth 20 rabbits to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alastair0903 Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 I have had a good clean out of young magpies in the last 2 weeks in my Larson traps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 To be honest ive shot many more Magpies this year,seems to be loads of them about BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 Well done fella, for being bothered to go back again with the shotgun. A worthwhile exercise that was. Good result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 Well done ....think I will dust off my shotty and try and find some this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttfjlc Posted June 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 Thanks all for the kind replies, Rimfireboy, I must admit it took a bit of effort as it was rather hot when out with the dog and the thought of going out straight away didn't appeal. Waited around an hour before heading back out with the weather being a little cooler but not by much. The biggest effort/challenge was retrieving the birds from a dried out ditch teeming with nettles and bugs that took a liking to my blood so that I could get a photo for the PW crew.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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