6.5x55SE Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 (edited) Conor was given a day off being a tree surgeon/climber. So a very early rise plan being wind nice height tide half-light Pintail on the menu. Hardly a breeze at silly o'clock as we parked the vehicle. Oh well tides spot on and the wind is predicted. The uneventful walk out across the green was all about near misses and if only of the fast ending season. Sitting about 20 yards apart where i estimated the tide to make i warned Conor if or when we shoot be very alert as any Duck will jump and possibly offer more chances. At 6am Teal could be heard all around along with many other foreshore birds apart from Pintail. 6.15 am with the wind increasing Brent was moving with both of us saying if only they was Pink's. Checking my watch again for predicted high tide it was now 6.30 am with us both kneeling in 2-3" of flood water and about to move back Conor said Pinks definitely Pinks looking to his right sure enough five Pinks about 15 yards high was coming straight at us . Let them get close and shoot to right i asked Conor watching praying they keep coming at about 20 yards Conor made his move two quick shots resulted in two falling into the flooded marsh the three remaining Pinks turned with the wind climbing picking the front bird i was elated to see it fold stone dead and fall with a almighty smack into the flooded marsh sending water up into the air The oldest of my two dogs made short work of the retrieve whilst Conor's young pup retrieved one of his from across a flooding creek with these in hand Conor said let Widgeon ( my younger dog ) get my second which he did . With all dogs given a goose each to carry we both waded back to dry marsh and the seawall. Fussing our dogs we stood with our Geese looking across the Marsh on the seawall big smiles grin's on our face and remarked what a season and what a last flight. After a blustery drive home when we entered the house my wife said i take it you both shot Geese. Really how can you tell !!!!!! Edited February 18, 2022 by 6.5x55SE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holloway Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 A perfect end …well done on the shooting and the dogs.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5x55SE Posted February 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 Thank you Holloway yes it was another special flight shared with my grandson along with seeing his young dog really getting to grips with foreshore fowling. Now going to concentrate getting Conor's dog more into Deer Stalking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted February 19, 2022 Report Share Posted February 19, 2022 Lovely way to draw the curtains on another season Boyd , having your grandson close at hand , shooting three geese and all the dogs getting a retrieve including the youngsters , as they say around here , Bootiful. With the advancing years you tend to look back rather than to look to far ahead as you know that one of these days your last flight and if anything went in the bag will be your last one , sad I know but you have to be realistic and as another season is all but over my last day of the inland season is still very much afresh in the memory bank . We were due to have our beaters day the last Saturday in January but at the last minute our boss wanted his last day the day before on the Friday so our day was then put back till the Monday , this suited me fine as it gave me the unexpected last Saturday all to myself , I am no longer a very early riser to chase fowl about in the mornings but on this day I did tend to get up a bit earlier than normal to have a good walk around the marshes , this normally take a good two hours or so and I was rewarded with jumping up two single Teal which I managed to get both of them , that was more or less it for the morning and the rest of the day was spent pottering about at home and plucking a couple of Mallard , one is in fact for tonight's tea. As the afternoon wore and the sun started to go down it was time to go out once again to what was going to be my last inland flight for this season , I had a marsh that had a fair bit of water on that I very rarely shoot as it is a good walk from where I park my motor and this was where I was heading for , time I got there it wasn't far short of flight time and I was glad I brought my stool to sit on and have a breather , it soon got dark and one or two duck were on the move , the first one that gave me a shot was a single Wigeon that I got with the second shot , my dog was back in a flash with a fine drake , now it was well and truly dark but I could still see well from the reflection of the towns lights , Teal were dropping in around me but I had two from the morning and didn't want any more , a small party of Mallard swung in and when they crossed two were left behind after two quick shots which again were soon safely gathered , two more singles were missed and when packing up one came from behind , turned halfway down the marsh and met his end when he decided to come back , this was it for another season , two Teal in the morning , one Wigeon and three Mallard at night , if the good lord decided my time is coming to a close then I couldn't had finished in a better way . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted February 19, 2022 Report Share Posted February 19, 2022 12 hours ago, 6.5x55SE said: Conor was given a day off being a tree surgeon/climber. So a very early rise plan being wind nice height tide half-light Pintail on the menu. Hardly a breeze at silly o'clock as we parked the vehicle. Oh well tides spot on and the wind is predicted. The uneventful walk out across the green was all about near misses and if only of the fast ending season. Sitting about 20 yards apart where i estimated the tide to make i warned Conor if or when we shoot be very alert as any Duck will jump and possibly offer more chances. At 6am Teal could be heard all around along with many other foreshore birds apart from Pintail. 6.15 am with the wind increasing Brent was moving with both of us saying if only they was Pink's. Checking my watch again for predicted high tide it was now 6.30 am with us both kneeling in 2-3" of flood water and about to move back Conor said Pinks definitely Pinks looking to his right sure enough five Pinks about 15 yards high was coming straight at us . Let them get close and shoot to right i asked Conor watching praying they keep coming at about 20 yards Conor made his move two quick shots resulted in two falling into the flooded marsh the three remaining Pinks turned with the wind climbing picking the front bird i was elated to see it fold stone dead and fall with a almighty smack into the flooded marsh sending water up into the air The oldest of my two dogs made short work of the retrieve whilst Conor's young pup retrieved one of his from across a flooding creek with these in hand Conor said let Widgeon ( my younger dog ) get my second which he did . With all dogs given a goose each to carry we both waded back to dry marsh and the seawall. Fussing our dogs we stood with our Geese looking across the Marsh on the seawall big smiles grin's on our face and remarked what a season and what a last flight. After a blustery drive home when we entered the house my wife said i take it you both shot Geese. Really how can you tell !!!!!! Basically what fowlin's all about..👍 Some photos would be good 47 minutes ago, marsh man said: Lovely way to draw the curtains on another season Boyd , having your grandson close at hand , shooting three geese and all the dogs getting a retrieve including the youngsters , as they say around here , Bootiful. With the advancing years you tend to look back rather than to look to far ahead as you know that one of these days your last flight and if anything went in the bag will be your last one , sad I know but you have to be realistic and as another season is all but over my last day of the inland season is still very much afresh in the memory bank . We were due to have our beaters day the last Saturday in January but at the last minute our boss wanted his last day the day before on the Friday so our day was then put back till the Monday , this suited me fine as it gave me the unexpected last Saturday all to myself , I am no longer a very early riser to chase fowl about in the mornings but on this day I did tend to get up a bit earlier than normal to have a good walk around the marshes , this normally take a good two hours or so and I was rewarded with jumping up two single Teal which I managed to get both of them , that was more or less it for the morning and the rest of the day was spent pottering about at home and plucking a couple of Mallard , one is in fact for tonight's tea. As the afternoon wore and the sun started to go down it was time to go out once again to what was going to be my last inland flight for this season , I had a marsh that had a fair bit of water on that I very rarely shoot as it is a good walk from where I park my motor and this was where I was heading for , time I got there it wasn't far short of flight time and I was glad I brought my stool to sit on and have a breather , it soon got dark and one or two duck were on the move , the first one that gave me a shot was a single Wigeon that I got with the second shot , my dog was back in a flash with a fine drake , now it was well and truly dark but I could still see well from the reflection of the towns lights , Teal were dropping in around me but I had two from the morning and didn't want any more , a small party of Mallard swung in and when they crossed two were left behind after two quick shots which again were soon safely gathered , two more singles were missed and when packing up one came from behind , turned halfway down the marsh and met his end when he decided to come back , this was it for another season , two Teal in the morning , one Wigeon and three Mallard at night , if the good lord decided my time is coming to a close then I couldn't had finished in a better way . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5x55SE Posted February 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2022 Thanks John 👍 Islandgun. The club's we are in have a Rule that does not allow pictures or naming on the Internet/social media . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted February 19, 2022 Report Share Posted February 19, 2022 Well done I have been far from successful this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5x55SE Posted February 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2022 23 minutes ago, Dave at kelton said: Well done I have been far from successful this year. Thanks Dave. Sorry to hear that your season has not been very successful . Any particular reason lack of birds or just unlucky. Must admit although we have had good success there has been plenty of if only flights where the geese really took the pee but made it even more satisfying when the dogs brought a Pink or two to hand . Has been a very special season for myself seeing Conor achieving many first's again along with him working his first Dog both of which I've been very proud to be part of and share Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted February 19, 2022 Report Share Posted February 19, 2022 1 hour ago, 6.5x55SE said: Thanks John 👍 Islandgun. The club's we are in have a Rule that does not allow pictures or naming on the Internet/social media . Very wise.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted February 19, 2022 Report Share Posted February 19, 2022 16 hours ago, 6.5x55SE said: With all dogs given a goose each to carry we both waded back to dry marsh and the seawall. Fussing our dogs we stood with our Geese looking across the Marsh on the seawall big smiles grin's on our face I love that, let the dogs carry the geese 😁 16 hours ago, 6.5x55SE said: we entered the house my wife said i take it you both shot Geese. Really how can you tell I wonder 😆😆 Great read again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5x55SE Posted February 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2022 48 minutes ago, Mice! said: I love that, let the dogs carry the geese 😁 I wonder 😆😆 Great read again. Thank you Mice 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fellside Posted February 19, 2022 Report Share Posted February 19, 2022 17 hours ago, 6.5x55SE said: Conor was given a day off being a tree surgeon/climber. So a very early rise plan being wind nice height tide half-light Pintail on the menu. Hardly a breeze at silly o'clock as we parked the vehicle. Oh well tides spot on and the wind is predicted. The uneventful walk out across the green was all about near misses and if only of the fast ending season. Sitting about 20 yards apart where i estimated the tide to make i warned Conor if or when we shoot be very alert as any Duck will jump and possibly offer more chances. At 6am Teal could be heard all around along with many other foreshore birds apart from Pintail. 6.15 am with the wind increasing Brent was moving with both of us saying if only they was Pink's. Checking my watch again for predicted high tide it was now 6.30 am with us both kneeling in 2-3" of flood water and about to move back Conor said Pinks definitely Pinks looking to his right sure enough five Pinks about 15 yards high was coming straight at us . Let them get close and shoot to right i asked Conor watching praying they keep coming at about 20 yards Conor made his move two quick shots resulted in two falling into the flooded marsh the three remaining Pinks turned with the wind climbing picking the front bird i was elated to see it fold stone dead and fall with a almighty smack into the flooded marsh sending water up into the air The oldest of my two dogs made short work of the retrieve whilst Conor's young pup retrieved one of his from across a flooding creek with these in hand Conor said let Widgeon ( my younger dog ) get my second which he did . With all dogs given a goose each to carry we both waded back to dry marsh and the seawall. Fussing our dogs we stood with our Geese looking across the Marsh on the seawall big smiles grin's on our face and remarked what a season and what a last flight. After a blustery drive home when we entered the house my wife said i take it you both shot Geese. Really how can you tell !!!!!! Great finish - enjoyed the read! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted February 19, 2022 Report Share Posted February 19, 2022 2 hours ago, 6.5x55SE said: Thanks Dave. Sorry to hear that your season has not been very successful . Any particular reason lack of birds or just unlucky. Must admit although we have had good success there has been plenty of if only flights where the geese really took the pee but made it even more satisfying when the dogs brought a Pink or two to hand . Has been a very special season for myself seeing Conor achieving many first's again along with him working his first Dog both of which I've been very proud to be part of and share Mixture of things, lack of time, lack of geese for a large part, Avian Flu so I took a break of a month. Add to that not taking chances. Our biggest problem is the barnacle geese. They come through with the pinks so if pinks don’t talk you dare not take a chance in poor light. Probably didn’t take over dozen chances for that reason. Just look forward to next season, god willing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5x55SE Posted February 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2022 12 minutes ago, Fellside said: Great finish - enjoyed the read! Thank you 👍. Not for many years Dave but i to had that problems when i used to shoot your roughly area. I was convinced the Pink's learnt to keep quiet when they had their Black and White mate's with them. Certainly kept you on your toes with a lot of swearing as you let gifts of chances go by/over followed by wink wink when the chance had . Good times though which i miss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted February 19, 2022 Report Share Posted February 19, 2022 It really doesn't get much better than that. Nice report, enjoyed it as if I was there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5x55SE Posted February 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Walker570 said: It really doesn't get much better than that. Nice report, enjoyed it as if I was there. Thank you Walker570. I also enjoy reading your .410 adventures as i have used a .410 to very good effect in the past 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m greeny Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 Excellent read as always. It's great that your out with your grandson enjoying a very noble old pastime. My son isn't interested anymore he would much rather be carp fishing much to my annoyance but at least I suppose he still enjoys the outdoors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5x55SE Posted February 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 37 minutes ago, m greeny said: Excellent read as always. It's great that your out with your grandson enjoying a very noble old pastime. My son isn't interested anymore he would much rather be carp fishing much to my annoyance but at least I suppose he still enjoys the outdoors. Thanks mate 👍 Conor lost interest in Carp fishing once he had caught a mid twenty. He is very keen on Wildfowling already buzzing about next season and prospects for a new club we are joining in pursuit of a chance at Whitefronts 🤞🙏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttfjlc Posted February 21, 2022 Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 Nice end to the season mate, everything fell into place just nicely 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5x55SE Posted February 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 16 minutes ago, Ttfjlc said: Nice end to the season mate, everything fell into place just nicely 👍 Thanks J. 🤫 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted February 22, 2022 Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 On 18/02/2022 at 22:26, 6.5x55SE said: Conor was given a day off being a tree surgeon/climber. So a very early rise plan being wind nice height tide half-light Pintail on the menu. Hardly a breeze at silly o'clock as we parked the vehicle. Oh well tides spot on and the wind is predicted. The uneventful walk out across the green was all about near misses and if only of the fast ending season. Sitting about 20 yards apart where i estimated the tide to make i warned Conor if or when we shoot be very alert as any Duck will jump and possibly offer more chances. At 6am Teal could be heard all around along with many other foreshore birds apart from Pintail. 6.15 am with the wind increasing Brent was moving with both of us saying if only they was Pink's. Checking my watch again for predicted high tide it was now 6.30 am with us both kneeling in 2-3" of flood water and about to move back Conor said Pinks definitely Pinks looking to his right sure enough five Pinks about 15 yards high was coming straight at us . Let them get close and shoot to right i asked Conor watching praying they keep coming at about 20 yards Conor made his move two quick shots resulted in two falling into the flooded marsh the three remaining Pinks turned with the wind climbing picking the front bird i was elated to see it fold stone dead and fall with a almighty smack into the flooded marsh sending water up into the air The oldest of my two dogs made short work of the retrieve whilst Conor's young pup retrieved one of his from across a flooding creek with these in hand Conor said let Widgeon ( my younger dog ) get my second which he did . With all dogs given a goose each to carry we both waded back to dry marsh and the seawall. Fussing our dogs we stood with our Geese looking across the Marsh on the seawall big smiles grin's on our face and remarked what a season and what a last flight. After a blustery drive home when we entered the house my wife said i take it you both shot Geese. Really how can you tell !!!!!! Very good write up and it must be great to share a hobby with your grandson 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5x55SE Posted February 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 3 hours ago, harrycatcat1 said: Very good write up and it must be great to share a hobby with your grandson 👍 Thank you Harry 👍. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted March 2, 2022 Report Share Posted March 2, 2022 Great write up, again. Whitefronts; A & O, or a Broadland club? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5x55SE Posted March 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 11 hours ago, Penelope said: Great write up, again. Whitefronts; A & O, or a Broadland club? Thank you 👍 🙏 Broadland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted March 3, 2022 Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 4 hours ago, 6.5x55SE said: Thank you 👍 🙏 Broadland Me too this coming season, hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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