random 659 Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 Hi all I'm looking for some answers and you lot seem to know what's what,recently I was shooting in a spinney for pigeon and crow and on one particular shot I took aim on a pigeon coming in to land in a tree about 30 yards away and quite high up and fired,the pigeon flew off unscathed and I lowered the gun to grumble to myself,as I did this a thrush fell from my left behind a tree that was between me and my target,as I glimpsed it fall I knew it wasn't what I shot at or near,it confused me and had me explaining to my mate for quite some time as he thought I'd mistook it for a pigeon,I replayed the scene over and over for probably twenty minutes,marking where everything was situated and where I aimed etc and it is not possible for the thrush to have been hit? It came straight down like when you shoot a bird from a perch,no obvious marks on it just bleeding slighlty from the beak,ive avoided asking as it still bothers me and don't fancy a dressing down about shooting songbirds even though I have not broken any laws as it was an accident I couldn't account for,what I'm wondering as it seems that the only likely reason is could it have been sat there out of sight but close enough to the muzzle blast to have been killed somehow by that? I've googled it but am none the wiser,sorry if this is unclear and long winded but I would like possible answers from the experience of others... 1 Quote Link to post
david jones 97 Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 Could it be a hart attack or something like that All the best Quote Link to post
random 659 Posted January 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 Could it be a hart attack or something like that All the best That's what my mate said but I don't use shotguns that often so feel a bit,well confused you know,I take my hunting quite seriously and don't like "mistakes",just leaves a bit of guilt or something at the back of my mind... Quote Link to post
bunny bandit 98 Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 My money would be on a hart attack also. These things happen every so often so don't let it torment you. ATB and happy hunting Quote Link to post
jacknife 2,005 Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 Dropped by a bird of prey that you didnt see??? Years ago i was looking at the seagulls above and one with its wings outstretched just crashed into the field Just put it down to something like heart attack Either way i wouldn't let a little thrush bother you Quote Link to post
random 659 Posted January 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 Suppose it's just one of those annoying things that happens,thought the more experienced might have an answer or even have seen such things,thanks for the replies... Quote Link to post
charlie caller 3,654 Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 Strange things happen in shooting sometimes bud, a ricochet is possible, but I am inclined to agree with the others, a heart attack is most likely,either way, its a freak event, dont let it bother you too much. Quote Link to post
wilbur foxhound 480 Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 ricochet, it happens Quote Link to post
johonawhitness 110 Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 i once had a buzzard drop a dead pigeon 2-3 seconds after i shot at a passing pigeon. came from behind me i saw it as flew away whilst i was trying to work out what had happend. also had a buzzard take a pigeon i winged as i was walking over to take care of it 1 Quote Link to post
patterdale 673 Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 Maybe it watched you take the shot at the pigeon and fell out of the tree with laughter.! 4 Quote Link to post
random 659 Posted January 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 Well I'm at least thinking now that it was unavoidable in that moment,nothing I did intentionally or recklessly,thanks all for the help,and cracker standard jokes! Quote Link to post
low plains drifter 10,626 Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 Did you report it ? Quote Link to post
random 659 Posted January 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 No,why? 1 Quote Link to post
philpot 5,005 Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 It is possible that the wad strayed and hit the thrush, more than enough clout to knock out a small bird. Just a freek accident. Phil Quote Link to post
Lab 10,979 Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 I'd guess it flew passed just out of your line of vision. You'll have not noticed it being fixed on your pigeon. Just an accident. A heart attack!!...?? Quote Link to post
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