Halitosis Posted December 15 Report Share Posted December 15 I have virtually given up pigeon shooting. Bird flu has probably done for a large proportion just as it has for many other species - how many blackbirds do you see in the garden these days? Pre- covid, I can remember fields being blue with pigeons. Not now. And if there is a half decent number on a field the flock leaves as one never to return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet11-87 Posted December 15 Report Share Posted December 15 all evidence suggest pigeons are highly resistant to avian flu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted December 15 Report Share Posted December 15 I think there are more about than last few years but they have far more choice for food due to the change to cropping /land use and thus behave differently.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 15 Report Share Posted December 15 7 hours ago, Halitosis said: I have virtually given up pigeon shooting. Bird flu has probably done for a large proportion just as it has for many other species - how many blackbirds do you see in the garden these days? Pre- covid, I can remember fields being blue with pigeons. Not now. And if there is a half decent number on a field the flock leaves as one never to return. What you mean is YOU CAN'T FIND THEM to shoot at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted December 15 Report Share Posted December 15 You need member kitchrat to accompany you,,,, that'll draw the pigeons in for sure 👍😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted December 15 Report Share Posted December 15 i was out on rape yesterday there hundreds of them on it all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morkin Posted December 15 Report Share Posted December 15 We have hundreds, but it’s not cold enough and a lot of fields to feed on👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted December 15 Report Share Posted December 15 9 hours ago, Halitosis said: I have virtually given up pigeon shooting. Bird flu has probably done for a large proportion just as it has for many other species - how many blackbirds do you see in the garden these days? Pre- covid, I can remember fields being blue with pigeons. Not now. And if there is a half decent number on a field the flock leaves as one never to return. nothing to-do with bird flu, they are just not in your area. 21 minutes ago, Morkin said: We have hundreds, and a lot of fields to feed on👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted December 15 Report Share Posted December 15 How many Blackbirds do I see in my garden??? ONE and only ever one till he finds a mate. He even resents me being in the garden cos it's his! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncher Posted December 15 Report Share Posted December 15 Very strange , I twice beat my personal best with two bags over 400 and several 300 plus bags. Sorry but they are not in short supply at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted December 15 Report Share Posted December 15 We were out all day yesterday and I can assure the op that there are no shortage of Pigeons , we had gas guns going off yesterday and the woods were full of Pigeons , most of these have been on freshly lifted beet fields and not the rape , we don't expect to see many on our rape fields till after Christmas , rape is now the last resort and being in a area where a lot of game shooting take place they will move on to cover crops as soon as the season is over in about six weeks time . MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitchrat Posted December 15 Report Share Posted December 15 8 hours ago, JKD said: You need member kitchrat to accompany you,,,, that'll draw the pigeons in for sure 👍😆 Ha Ha but it's not me, it's Rick Onissance that finds the pigeons. All I have to do is fund it, carry it and shoot it! 6 hours ago, DUNKS said: How many Blackbirds do I see in my garden??? ONE and only ever one till he finds a mate. He even resents me being in the garden cos it's his! Lots here, not many cats..... 2+2=4?? 5 hours ago, marsh man said: We were out all day yesterday and I can assure the op that there are no shortage of Pigeons , we had gas guns going off yesterday and the woods were full of Pigeons , most of these have been on freshly lifted beet fields and not the rape , we don't expect to see many on our rape fields till after Christmas , rape is now the last resort and being in a area where a lot of game shooting take place they will move on to cover crops as soon as the season is over in about six weeks time . MM Unusually good numbers of pigeons round here, quite a lot of rape, which may account for it as many farmers elsewhere seem to be giving up on it. Flea beetle, pigeon damage and poor price to blame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clangerman Posted December 15 Report Share Posted December 15 hardly a bird on my rape here their all on the neighbours and I’m hoping they stay there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted December 15 Report Share Posted December 15 51 minutes ago, kitchrat said: Ha Ha but it's not me, it's Rick Onissance that finds the pigeons. All I have to do is fund it, carry it and shoot it! Lots here, not many cats..... 2+2=4?? Unusually good numbers of pigeons round here, quite a lot of rape, which may account for it as many farmers elsewhere seem to be giving up on it. Flea beetle, pigeon damage and poor price to blame. No two years are never the same John , we know they are about in good numbers in certain places , sadly not everyone is in the right place , but if they are in a Pigeon area then there turn will come , might not be for a while but they need to keep looking as they might arrive for a few days and then move on again for no reason . they are masters at the art of surviving . MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yickdaz Posted December 15 Report Share Posted December 15 18 hours ago, Halitosis said: I have virtually given up pigeon shooting. Bird flu has probably done for a large proportion just as it has for many other species - how many blackbirds do you see in the garden these days? Pre- covid, I can remember fields being blue with pigeons. Not now. And if there is a half decent number on a field the flock leaves as one never to return. It's just the time of year typical winter behavior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted December 16 Report Share Posted December 16 (edited) 22 hours ago, mossy835 said: i was out on rape yesterday there hundreds of them on it all day. Your lucky, I see more maggies than pigeon on my friends farm, !!!!!!!! There are pigeon about the Vale but all ready taken by other lucky shooters😒 Edited December 16 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 16 Report Share Posted December 16 10 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Your lucky, I see more maggies than pigeon on my friends farm, !!!!!!!! There are pigeon about the Vale but all ready taken by other lucky shooters😒 I hope you shoot them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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