Pigeon Decoy painting

[Sweet11-87]

57 minutes ago, clangerman said:

with an air rifle I would count using real birds almost essential they give far bigger success rate 

or set up a hide in woodland with heavy ivy and just knock em out the trees if its just an air rifle

[enfieldspares]

On 17/04/2024 at 20:54, Stephenwilko said:

Well that's my first attempt at HD decoys what's everyone's thoughts on the colours 

My advice is get rid of the very apparent seam along the back of the head and into the neck. It casts a shadow that is most unnatural.

[marsh man]

52 minutes ago, enfieldspares said:

My advice is get rid of the very apparent seam along the back of the head and into the neck. It casts a shadow that is most unnatural.

Or use a Flexicoy decoy as they are seamless and moulded into one decoy , they have stood the test of time and would still take some beating as far as a full body decoy go .   MM

[Stephenwilko]

On 21/04/2024 at 11:15, clangerman said:

with an air rifle I would count using real birds almost essential they give far bigger success rate 

Yes your right but to get the real birds in the first place you have to use something, and in the warmer months it doesn't take long before the decoys are covered in flys.

[TIGHTCHOKE]

Stephen, don't worry about the seam, the wood pigeons certainly won't.  

Do let us know when you get some success out there.