Lefty gunz Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 I went out decoying last night and shot afew the but they dont seem the same as the woodies ive been getting recently. They look like woodies except that the white neck ring isnt as well defined and has turquoisy colouring like ferals have. It has been suggested to me that these may be french (the guy that told me that is quite often full of s^&t) or young ones. I know someone on here will be able to tell me. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invector Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 If they have the white wing bar, but no white on the neck, they are probably young ones. No white on the neck or wings and they might be ferals or stock doves. Stock doves are protected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 If Stockies. Stop shooting them immediately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty gunz Posted July 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 just had a look at this site(http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide/name/w/woodpigeon/index.asp) and im satisfied that they are indeed woodies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 young woodie's mate don't worry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty gunz Posted July 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 Forgive my ignorance but ive only started shooting woodies this year, are the youngsters out of the nest and flying about now then? The farmer said hes seen quite alot over the past few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 Forgive my ignorance but ive only started shooting woodies this year, are the youngsters out of the nest and flying about now then? The farmer said hes seen quite alot over the past few days. on there second brood now mate ask as many questions as you wish i will be glad to help if i can me dad taught me all i now and you will pass it on somewhere hopefully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty gunz Posted July 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 Thanks magman, i appreciate some advice from someone with more experience and patience. Ill be up there tomorrow to give them another hammering as long as the weathers ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codling99 Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 deff young ones ,ive had a few me self Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 I went out decoying last night and shot afew the but they dont seem the same as the woodies ive been getting recently. They look like woodies except that the white neck ring isnt as well defined and has turquoisy colouring like ferals have.It has been suggested to me that these may be french (the guy that told me that is quite often full of s^&t) or young ones. I know someone on here will be able to tell me. Thanks Do not pass go, pay a fine and go directly to jail! From your description I'd say 'stock doves' which are protected. Unless you want a £2000 fine and lose your licence I'd make damn sure before shooting any more. Get yourself a good birdy book, study it carefully and learn to recognise what you can/can't shoot BEFORE going out NOT after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty gunz Posted July 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Right so ive some people saying its ok and others telling me the exact opposite. I have looked at various descriptions and photographs and they are woodies. Ill take a photo of one and post it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Right so ive some people saying its ok and others telling me the exact opposite. I have looked at various descriptions and photographs and they are woodies. Ill take a photo of one and post it. That's the best way! :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 if it has a white bar on the wing its a young bird as stock doves have no white on them at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty gunz Posted July 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 if it has a white bar on the wing its a young bird as stock doves have no white on them at all Thanks, thats all i needed to know. I went today with a friend who hasn't been shooting long but he has kept and bred pigeons for years. He pointed out the characterisitcs of the youngsters. Maybe my original post was unclear but they did have all the markings and colours of woodies BUT there seemed to be more purple/green sheen around the neck on some than others. I have been shooting for afew years and i do take care to identify targets before they get shot ( i may have come across as a complete newby to the shooting world). Thanks for your input people. :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning GTS Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 if it has a white bar on the wing its a young bird as stock doves have no white on them at all Thanks, thats all i needed to know. I went today with a friend who hasn't been shooting long but he has kept and bred pigeons for years. He pointed out the characterisitcs of the youngsters. Maybe my original post was unclear but they did have all the markings and colours of woodies BUT there seemed to be more purple/green sheen around the neck on some than others. I have been shooting for afew years and i do take care to identify targets before they get shot ( i may have come across as a complete newby to the shooting world). Thanks for your input people. Definately young woodies, they seem to breed all year round i got my first one this year in Early March i think it was it must have been the mild winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 Squabs, fill your boots mate LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty gunz Posted July 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 I dont like shooting them really but they seem to be pretty suicidal and hang around the decoys waiting to be shot. Would a game dealer take youngsters? Ive got afew in the freezer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning GTS Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 S-d the game dealer have them your self, about 30 seconds in olive oil and fresh garlic served with salad as a starter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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