The Duncan 802 Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 On a beautiful sunny afternoon, I went out with Paulus to shoot his local roost with him. We've had some blindingly good times on the roost, hitting a lot of very challenging birds an generally having a good crack and giving flash sone tricky retrieves to do (haven't seen flash fail on a retrieve yet). Last time we were there, there were some lads shooting from the other side of the wood. Not a problem in itself, but we finished 1/2 hour or more before dark to allow the pigeon time to roost for the night- the decent thing to do. These lads didn't but carried on til it was too dark to shoot. So yesterday when we went there, almost no pigeons were coming in- a few good flocks went by and a lot were so high they would have been on oxygen. Fortunately we were both on form, Paulus especially so. He pulled off a proper digweed shot and killed a long n high pigeon stone dead. We managed to high five no less than 3 birds, 1 of which was a crow, both of us hitting the birds in question at the same time, or near as dammit. To be fair flash didnt manage to retrieve all the birds yesterday. The crow landed 8 ft up in a bush, so flash went and stood pointing at the bird til Paulus vapourised it from a few feet away. That was it apart from a squirrel, which Paulus shot out of a tree as we entered the wood. So, not a huge bag, but one of the most enjoyable days I've had out in a while, with some very good sport and good company. Thanks to Paulus (again). Atb Duncan Quote Link to post
paulus 26 Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 i can honestly say i enjoyed yesterday, the first time ive actually enjoyed shooting in a long time. not many birds but all quality shots. Quote Link to post
tomano1 80 Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Good to here u guys had good day as it goes it's not how many u get it's the company your with that makes the day and that sounds like what happens ATB no1 slash artic lol Quote Link to post
paulus 26 Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Good to here u guys had good day as it goes it's not how many u get it's the company your with that makes the day and that sounds like what happens ATB no1 slash artic lol at least your in admission now :laugh: Quote Link to post
Elmer_Fudd 28 Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 nice one lads .... Quote Link to post
paulus 26 Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 went back this evening to check after yesterdays lack of pigeons i think we picked the pigeon bank holiday to shoot on. look at tonight Quote Link to post
The Duncan 802 Posted February 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 was that at about the same time Paul? BTW, all but 2 of the pigeons I dealt with were absolutely stuffed with rape! At least we know where they were feeding Quote Link to post
paulus 26 Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 was that at about the same time Paul? BTW, all but 2 of the pigeons I dealt with were absolutely stuffed with rape! At least we know where they were feeding it was about 5.30pm so there definatley comming in later than normal Quote Link to post
Elmer_Fudd 28 Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 nice shots .... there is a cops opposite mine they seem to come in later .... its annoying as it is opposite the bedroom window but is shot by some guy who don't shoot apart from once a year i think hahaha They are coming out soon to check my cabinet forgot to say when i text earlier buddy.... :-) ATB Quote Link to post
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