mr lee Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Driving back home from whitby area yesterday we were on a country lane just outside of Pickering. We were doing about 45mph on a national speed limit road so hardly speeding due to wet and snotty roads. Suddenly from the trees a group of pheasant decided to play 'chicken' in front of the van. 2 made it and 2 didn't. One smacked the front bumper so hard it has snapped the side connecting bracket so the bumper now moves and drops about an inch. The second took flight at the last minute and smashed into the edge of the grill and headlight getting it's head stuck fast under the bonnet. The bang was so loud we both thought it must have been a dog or something bigger. We pulled over to find the one below stuck fast under the bonnet hood and the headlight pushed back a bit and the edge of the grill all cracked. A passing farmer stopped alongside us as we had the hazard lights on and just laughed like chuff. Then proceeded to tell us the pheasants were a pain in the **** round there for doing that. Anyway, I am now left with a damaged bumper, cracked front grill and a snapped bracket to the rear of the headlight. I hope the dogs appreciate the meat considering it is going to be one of the most expensive meals they ever have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bleeh Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 (edited) I'm on to you Mr lee, I know you took joy out of it... The main clue is to how many posts you have at the moment! Edited December 15, 2008 by Bleeh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lee Posted December 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 I'm on to you Mr lee, I know you took joy out of it... The main clue is to how many posts you have at the moment! Spooky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleaner4hire Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 i hired a luton type van when i moved house a few years ago. whilst driving along the A1 a pheasant flew across us and straight into the van. there was a big puff of feathers and i though that was the end of it. Well, when we got home i stopped to look at the damage and there it was - wedged in between the box and cab. i went to pull it out thinking it was obviously a gonner but once i had it free the bird flew off!!! i had to change my pants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Looks like a set up to me, you would at least have a broken headlight. Fancy killing a pheasant with a car, that is worse than an air rifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lee Posted December 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 i hired a luton type van when i moved house a few years ago. whilst driving along the A1 a pheasant flew across us and straight into the van. there was a big puff of feathers and i though that was the end of it. Well, when we got home i stopped to look at the damage and there it was - wedged in between the box and cab. i went to pull it out thinking it was obviously a gonner but once i had it free the bird flew off!!! i had to change my pants :lol: After we had put this one in the van my mates asked what do we do if it aint dead yet and starts to thrash around... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lee Posted December 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 (edited) Looks like a set up to me, you would at least have a broken headlight. Fancy killing a pheasant with a car, that is worse than an air rifle. Not a set up at all. You need to climb down out of that dubious tree you are sat in MC. We had to use the van on it as I forgot the air rifle or catapult. Edited December 15, 2008 by mr lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myzeneye Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 im with mc mrlee ... are you sure the poor thing wasnt trying to syphon your petrol or somthing when you dropped the bonnet on its head ? i dont know, the excuses some keepers must hear when they collar a couple of lads with their best birds.... :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamHall Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 un luckey i was out fishing a few months ago and a hen pheasant darted out of the hedge and bashed in to the front of my mini and broke a spot light and bent the grill to the cost of £150then it flew of so i didnt even get any road kill out of it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slated Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 A passing farmer stopped alongside us as we had the hazard lights on and just laughed like chuff. Then proceeded to tell us the pheasants were a pain in the **** round there for doing that. Anyway, I am now left with a damaged bumper, cracked front grill and a snapped bracket to the rear of the headlight. I hope the dogs appreciate the meat considering it is going to be one of the most expensive meals they ever have. Should have asked him permission to shoot them regularly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 surely a shotgun is the more usual method in that area??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 I must admit thats a damn impressive photo!!! I hit a duck once while driving a tranny and it almost came through he windscreen cos i was doing around 70mph at the time.My passenger understandably almost emptied his bowels cos it was on his side! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbaz Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 I must admit thats a damn impressive photo!!! I hit a duck once while driving a tranny and it almost came through he windscreen cos i was doing around 70mph at the time.My passenger understandably almost emptied his bowels cos it was on his side! cripes- not for the feint hearted john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Hahaha, top photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 I had a similar experience that sticks in my mind a few years ago. I've hit Pheasants a few times but this one really was funny. I was driving my Defender at around 50mph along a fairly big road with woods either side. There are Deer there so I always keep my speed down a bit just in case I spot one. A Pheasant flew up from the trees and hit the top corner of my wing. It bounced off of the wing, round the side of the landy and hit the door mirror. What I don't get is the mirror arm then sprung against the side of the door, trapping the bird between the mirror and the passenger window! Anyone who drives a Defender will know the mirror springs are like Bear traps and are much stronger than they need to be, but I have no idea how the bird managed to get behind the mirror when it sprung aganst the truck? I didn't stop until I got home. I thought I'd have a good meal out of it but when I pulled it out at home it was completely trashed! They do make a mess sometimes. My dad hit one in a Fiesta once and its beak went through his radiator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 rumbled over one in a day old car a few years ago. wasnt going that fast, and it made a noise like a turkey.., you know that one.." gobblegobblegobble" had to get out and check the car, and saw it running away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenhunter Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Slightly different I know but the wierdest thing happened when I ran over a hare once. I went clean over it, it came out the back and as I stopped it landed on the FRONT bonnet stone dead Yummy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREENGRASS Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Now thats what you call an RTC "HEAD ON" LoL Fresh road kill comes to mind hope it tasted O.K. Regards GG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcha Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 I was riding along the sea front a last summer on one of the few hot days we had, with my jacket open about half way and ended up getting a low flying sparrow stuck inside it. That was rather scary, as it was flapping about in my jacket. As soon as stopped and opened it fully it flew off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazag12 Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 i cant believe you fed them to the dog cracking photo though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_R Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 I had a pheasant fly up out of the hedgerow and smack into me while I was riding my motorbike in a somewhat "spirited" manner a few years ago. It hit me just below my left armpit and I have absolutely no idea where it went next as I was more focussed on staying upright and alive. I did glance back but couldn't see anything, and I do tend to move on and continue to concentrate once any danger is passed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeh Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 That's what I call a Driven pheasant! Ahah? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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