clay shooter Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 this evening whilst checking over the peas we set i happen to have seen a yellow pigeon and a half bright green one they had been obviously dyed by a joker....no i do not drink..wear spectacles not colour blind...they had been dyed i was also with my friend and fellow shot Stephen who was amased as i was..wish we had the guns with us but i picked him up from the railway station what a sight though they looked rather glorious if we shoot them or any others on saturday we will post them..must be a joker having a laugh ??? ive heard of painted rabbits but woodies.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Neal Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 You've been licking those frogs a bit too much mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 Wasn't Clay Shooter the one that was convinced (by an acedemic !) that pigeons fear the colour blue ? I'm inclined to agree with Jim Neal's post above. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 1 minute ago, Old Boggy said: Wasn't Clay Shooter the one that was convinced (by an acedemic !) that pigeons fear the colour blue ? I'm inclined to agree with Jim Neal's post above. OB Chris, the funniest part of all was that Clay Shooter initially posted that in last years thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead eye alan Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 Is it April 1st??????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside1000 Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 I lived in Spain for some time, the people who keep homing pigeons down there often do bright coloured paint jobs on their birds, I think they used to have competitions for the best decorated birds, but they did look a sight waddling around in such strange coloured coats, maybe a spaniard has moved to the UK to paint our pigeons as well !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 11 hours ago, clay shooter said: this evening whilst checking over the peas we set i happen to have seen a yellow pigeon and a half bright green one they had been obviously dyed by a joker....no i do not drink..wear spectacles not colour blind...they had been dyed i was also with my friend and fellow shot Stephen who was amased as i was..wish we had the guns with us but i picked him up from the railway station what a sight though they looked rather glorious if we shoot them or any others on saturday we will post them..must be a joker having a laugh ive heard of painted rabbits but woodies.? Flamingos get their plumage colour from the food they eat, perhaps your pigeons have been feeding on maize and the other one green peas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitchrat Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 7 hours ago, Old Boggy said: Wasn't Clay Shooter the one that was convinced (by an acedemic !) that pigeons fear the colour blue ? I'm inclined to agree with Jim Neal's post above. OB In his defence, we are told that birds rely on ultra-violet more than we do and blue is more visible under UV, as is white, hence the importance of neck rings and wing bars. (Remember looking at girl's underwear under UV at discos in the 70's??) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay shooter Posted March 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 Not licked frogs not an early April fool either we saw them. But we did not see them birds today as we shot on the drilled peas and some old wheat stubble left for partridges. I dont know any spanish either but looked on net this evening to find out and yes they do dye birds in spain for festivals and bird shows. And for averies in gardens.That raises the questions... could they be 2 feral birds that flew from spain ....??? Or indeed a spaniard living in the area who has dyed them for fun.??????. Flying from spain is too far is it..????. Anyone know how far a pigeon can fly from home ??? My bet is its a joker acting about for a laugh..but the poor birds would be at much risk wouldnt they or would a hawk avoid them as unusual prey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapid .25 Posted March 21, 2020 Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 7 hours ago, clay shooter said: Not licked frogs not an early April fool either we saw them. But we did not see them birds today as we shot on the drilled peas and some old wheat stubble left for partridges. I dont know any spanish either but looked on net this evening to find out and yes they do dye birds in spain for festivals and bird shows. And for averies in gardens.That raises the questions... could they be 2 feral birds that flew from spain ....??? Or indeed a spaniard living in the area who has dyed them for fun.??????. Flying from spain is too far is it..????. Anyone know how far a pigeon can fly from home My bet is its a joker acting about for a laugh..but the poor birds would be at much risk wouldnt they or would a hawk avoid them as unusual prey? You don't half talk some codswallop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead eye alan Posted March 21, 2020 Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 42 minutes ago, rapid .25 said: You don't half talk some codswallop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko3275 Posted March 21, 2020 Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 Did they fly off before you could get a photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay shooter Posted March 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 11 hours ago, dead eye alan said: codswallop. Well sir. I. Er ...yes i have sea fished for cod. And walloped a few on their heads But what i say is true if we see them again. A photo will be shown..then you can comment .... We did not think of a photo ....By the way.. Have you the answer to how far a pigeon can fly ...or is willing to go..it is a genuine question that...or do you just think that they live local to the crops you shoot for the local farmer/landowner... Etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted March 21, 2020 Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 21 hours ago, clay shooter said: Not licked frogs not an early April fool either we saw them. But we did not see them birds today as we shot on the drilled peas and some old wheat stubble left for partridges. I dont know any spanish either but looked on net this evening to find out and yes they do dye birds in spain for festivals and bird shows. And for averies in gardens.That raises the questions... could they be 2 feral birds that flew from spain ....??? Or indeed a spaniard living in the area who has dyed them for fun.??????. Flying from spain is too far is it..????. Anyone know how far a pigeon can fly from home My bet is its a joker acting about for a laugh..but the poor birds would be at much risk wouldnt they or would a hawk avoid them as unusual prey? A few years ago someone near me was taken to court because he had dyed his pigeons in bright colours, not Spanish either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Neal Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 4 hours ago, Blackpowder said: A few years ago someone near me was taken to court because he had dyed his pigeons in bright colours, not Spanish either. Come on, I'm itching for the punchline!!!!!!! What were the charges? Reckless adornment of an avian? Columbaphilia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 7 hours ago, Jim Neal said: Come on, I'm itching for the punchline!!!!!!! What were the charges? Reckless adornment of an avian? Columbaphilia? Would not know but some do gooder reported him . Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay shooter Posted March 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 (edited) glad to know that this does sadly exist cruel i think the woodie would be an outcast amongst its flock and would not find a mate..would it..??? And what if it becomes rampant that jokers dye them would they breed if so the young would not be dyed..they would be normal colour..yes? Thank you blackpowder see all they do exist about the countryside. Edited March 23, 2020 by clay shooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Neal Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 Apologies, my initial post #2 on this thread was only a tongue in cheek attempt at humour and I meant no offence. I don't doubt what you and blackpowder have seen. I'd be interested to see the photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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