JDog Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 There is a new attraction in these parts. Berrybank Amphitheatre was created in recent years by an old friend of mine in honour of his late wife. The venue holds outdoor theatrical performances along with what are euphemistically called ‘tribute bands’. This morning my wife and a friend went for breakfast to hear recitals, piano performances and accompanied singing. I was under instruction to join them later. This meant shooting would only be possible this afternoon when showers were forecast. My companion and I have both been watching pigeons on wires dropping into laid wheat. We watched for a while before deciding to set up on a cross hedge with a strong wind at our backs. This hedge ultimately sheltered us from the worst of the rain which came in bands across the top of these particular Wolds. After a slow start matters improved. The odd thing is that hardly any pigeons came along the line we had been watching, instead they came from either side before heading for the rotary. On the gusting winds the pigeons were testing targets. We did however manage to shoot fifty in two hours. We had three spaniels between us and they worked very well in the sodden crop picking up dead birds. We lost very few. All of the picked birds are heading into the food chain as I write this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yickdaz Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 Very similar day to ours and a nice bag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilts#Dave Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 Nicely done Jdog. Those 2 hour sessions of yours are certainly fruitful, most enjoyable having a busy couple of hours than slogging it out for a few more over 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncher Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 Very nicely done sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted August 13, 2023 Report Share Posted August 13, 2023 In my book, that makes for pretty consistent shooting. 50 in 2 hours between the two of you. Many thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted August 13, 2023 Report Share Posted August 13, 2023 Hello, well done JD and hope you got to the theatre , looks a lovely place to visit 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted August 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2023 4 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, well done JD and hope you got to the theatre , looks a lovely place to visit 👍 Lovely place. Only three miles from Cornwell if you are going there again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted August 13, 2023 Report Share Posted August 13, 2023 23 minutes ago, JDog said: Lovely place. Only three miles from Cornwell if you are going there again. Sent pm 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 Well done, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead eye alan Posted August 15, 2023 Report Share Posted August 15, 2023 Nice couple of hours there JD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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