Swampy 147 Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 On a cold day out predator calling I laid down in the mid-day sun and had a nap. I was awakened by the sound of flapping wing's - there was several buzzards circling very low so I remained motionless and and allowed two of them to land as they hopped closer to take a peck at me I grabbed one by the legs and it pecked at my gloved hand and ripped a hole in my jacket arm. I let go and it flew off they are tough basterds..... I remember how strong the lift was when it was flapping to escape - powerful birds. Yeah OK mate lol Surely you would of pulled out your Rocket launcher and blew it out of the sky if that really did happen. I wasn't going to bite AFT...............but since you have. His idea of a rocket launcher may be somewhat different from ours. If you know what i mean? I'm sure however that when he was in that situation he would have had a choice of any number of weapons that he would of being carrying that day because "It is his right to carry them". Anything from a saturday night special a Dirty Harry 45, a pearl handled Patton or his peacemaker (again the irony is lost on them. I suspect he'd have "sniped" it with his sawn off shotgun injuring numerous other humans in a "friendly fire" incident which will then be brushed under the carpet. But apparently he's a free man and he has the RIGHT to do that! rgds swampy armed to the teeth and free to do as I please ning Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FightTheBan 1,147 Posted March 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 "My heart bleeds for those poor shoots, dont take the piss." Well you could have worded it better ED, sorry for misreading your post but to the average Joe Bloggs it did seem as if you were against it, which is still fair enough as you are entitled to an opinion as much as everyone else. FTB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Attack Fell Terrier 864 Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 On a cold day out predator calling I laid down in the mid-day sun and had a nap. I was awakened by the sound of flapping wing's - there was several buzzards circling very low so I remained motionless and and allowed two of them to land as they hopped closer to take a peck at me I grabbed one by the legs and it pecked at my gloved hand and ripped a hole in my jacket arm. I let go and it flew off they are tough basterds..... I remember how strong the lift was when it was flapping to escape - powerful birds. Yeah OK mate lol Surely you would of pulled out your Rocket launcher and blew it out of the sky if that really did happen. I wasn't going to bite AFT...............but since you have. His idea of a rocket launcher may be somewhat different from ours. If you know what i mean? I'm sure however that when he was in that situation he would have had a choice of any number of weapons that he would of being carrying that day because "It is his right to carry them". Anything from a saturday night special a Dirty Harry 45, a pearl handled Patton or his peacemaker (again the irony is lost on them. I suspect he'd have "sniped" it with his sawn off shotgun injuring numerous other humans in a "friendly fire" incident which will then be brushed under the carpet. But apparently he's a free man and he has the RIGHT to do that! rgds swampy armed to the teeth and free to do as I please ning :rofl: :rofl: Friendly fire LOL they love a bit of Friendly fire don't they hehehe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Attack Fell Terrier 864 Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Read my f*cking lips, I am not against you shooting birds of prey. Read my f*cking lips, I am not against you shooting birds of prey. Read my f*cking lips, I am not against you shooting birds of prey. Got it yet? What I am against is people on here who have nothing at all to do with shoots who will shoot them for a laugh or because they snatch puppy’s, not protecting their birds. What this report shows is that they kill more than foxes, and also habitat where birds are released also has a lot to do with young bird’s survival rates. I see the shooting world as a mixture of people, not against it at all; true I think there are quite a few shooters who are complete twats, not many of which would frequent this board. As for being an expert, far, far from it, just trying to put my thoughts across. Obviously this makes me an anti. Feck me. I'd say that's a fare comment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
klashnekoff 3 Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 (edited) Read my f*cking lips, I am not against you shooting birds of prey. Read my f*cking lips, I am not against you shooting birds of prey. Read my f*cking lips, I am not against you shooting birds of prey. Got it yet? What I am against is people on here who have nothing at all to do with shoots who will shoot them for a laugh or because they snatch puppys, not protecting their birds. What this report shows is that they kill more than foxes, and also habitat where birds are released also has a lot to do with young birds survival rates. I see the shooting world as a mixture of people, not against it at all; true I think there are quite a few shooters who are complete twats, not many of which would frequent this board. As for being an expert, far, far from it, just trying to put my thoughts across. Obviously this makes me an anti. Feck me. I'd say that's a fare comment. Also agreed fair comment, But i still think hes a prick Edited March 25, 2010 by klashnekoff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Read my f*cking lips, I am not against you shooting birds of prey. Read my f*cking lips, I am not against you shooting birds of prey. Read my f*cking lips, I am not against you shooting birds of prey. Got it yet? What I am against is people on here who have nothing at all to do with shoots who will shoot them for a laugh or because they snatch puppy’s, not protecting their birds. What this report shows is that they kill more than foxes, and also habitat where birds are released also has a lot to do with young bird’s survival rates. I see the shooting world as a mixture of people, not against it at all; true I think there are quite a few shooters who are complete twats, not many of which would frequent this board. As for being an expert, far, far from it, just trying to put my thoughts across. Obviously this makes me an anti. Feck me. Looks to me that you are talking about the eagles there where i am more on about the buzzard. It just boils my blood mate when i hear these statements about the damage they do being over exaggerated when i know from experience that it is not. Fair doo's you might not be an anti but please dont always believe every 1 sided story that you read in our papers, get yourself out there and see the damage for yourself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Edd_Wiltshire 9 Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 I do get on my soapbox a little too easily and sometimes rant! Bus something that does grate a little is that when you question something, or have a view on something that is against the grain, people say your an anti! Far from it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest digthemdeeper Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 fucken hell id never thaught they would go for pups... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bird 9,858 Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Hope the link works - LINK IT DONT WORK FOR ME Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Swampy 147 Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Hope the link works - LINK IT DONT WORK FOR ME Bird. I think it might belong to you. rgds swampy chocolate ning Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bird 9,858 Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Hope the link works - LINK IT DONT WORK FOR ME Bird. I think it might belong to you. rgds swampy chocolate ning Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RicW 67 Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Just been doing some research. The most powerful bird known is the female Harpy Eagle. They can lift their own weight, 9kg/20lbs. So yup, they could take a Staffie. JRT would be an appetiser. Ric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 6,406 Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 I've never heard the keepers round here complain about the buzzards which are getting more common round here, tawny's and spars are the ones for doing poults though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 I've never heard the keepers round here complain about the buzzards which are getting more common round here, tawny's and spars are the ones for doing poults though. Owl kills out of curiosity, sparrowhawk will only kill up to a certain age but the buzzard will kill and continue to kill even fully grown pheasants. I'm very surprised the keepers are not having any trouble with them since you say they are getting more common in your area?. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Swampy 147 Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 (edited) Just been doing some research. The most powerful bird known is the female Harpy Eagle. They can lift their own weight, 9kg/20lbs. So yup, they could take a Staffie. JRT would be an appetiser. Ric Ric you philistine,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,its a horses douvet Not an appetiser......Kah everyone knows an appetiser is a fizzy pop drink for monkeys! DUH! Swampy Ahlcopops need tax too ning Edited March 25, 2010 by Swampy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.