Thread: Pigeons over Peas

I just finished upload last weekends pigeon video. Great afternoon out with the 20g O/U for a change. Enjoy...........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEtF...ature=youtu.be

Nice video Steve. Well edited!

well that was certainly worth watching, a big tick from me.

damn that was good
my paddock has a partial tree line not as long as yours but would you say its best to use that with chairs and camo nets rather than layouts and how close would you reckon the dekes can be without bieng to close??
i find pigeons a lot harder out of a layout after the first shot or 2 the manueverable little sods ducks to for that matter

The hedge provided some shade on a 30 degree day. The birds didn't like getting to close to the tall hedge though.

I think layouts are ok, provide sitting in the middle of the spread. Its faster, more comfortable and more social to shoot from behind the flax blind on chairs.

As soon as the pigeon flares it wings and put the brakes on, you know get very long. They change direction way faster than ducks etc. the Decoys were about 20 yards out, but overall, a little to close to the tall hedge but we needed the shade.

Hmmmm....is it because i hail from pommyville, that i expected to see 'two succulent pigeon brests sitting atop mushy peas with lashing of gravy' when i open this thread!!!!!

How many did you get? Any banded birds? Great set up.

Originally Posted by Uplandstalker

The hedge provided some shade on a 30 degree day. The birds didn't like getting to close to the tall hedge though.

I think layouts are ok, provide sitting in the middle of the spread. Its faster, more comfortable and more social to shoot from behind the flax blind on chairs.

As soon as the pigeon flares it wings and put the brakes on, you know get very long. They change direction way faster than ducks etc. the Decoys were about 20 yards out, but overall, a little to close to the tall hedge but we needed the shade.

sweet im pickin ours will be just as toasty after lunch but figure cos there little pea stubble on the paddock the tree/weedy edge might be more likely to look less sussat least they won be able to see us from behind if the winds not right if there bloody is any
30 metres out for the dekes should still male for well shootable birds??

Great video, really like you set up, spring assisted chairs!!!!!!! Whoa.........also liked the camera work.....The slow mo ejection was a nice touch........good work guys!!!!!!

Originally Posted by Dundee

How many did you get? Any banded birds? Great set up.

Only 164 for the afternoon. A few banded birds, but not really old ones (2012). Nice white bird from NWPC, where that is.

Originally Posted by gsp follower

sweet im pickin ours will be just as toasty after lunch but figure cos there little pea stubble on the paddock the tree/weedy edge might be more likely to look less sussat least they won be able to see us from behind if the winds not right if there bloody is any
30 metres out for the dekes should still male for well shootable birds??

30 meters is getting out there, 30, you would be shooting at 35-40 for a lot of birds. Remember these little suckers know how to turn as will as fly, but like ducks.

Originally Posted by Uplandstalker

30 meters is getting out there, 30, you would be shooting at 35-40 for a lot of birds. Remember these little suckers know how to turn as will as fly, but like ducks.

perhaps i was thinkin of the 12 gaugers who dont like to change chokes
bits of pigeons aint fun for the dog to pick up.
only about 50 0dd hitting it but there are rabbits and hares to keep it interesting.

Originally Posted by Uplandstalker

Only 164 for the afternoon. A few banded birds, but not really old ones (2012). Nice white bird from NWPC, where that is.

That 2012 is prime race pigeon age. If you give me the number and year for NWPC I will share the race details. Obviously that bird didn't win. I reckon it is cool to find the history of banded birds.

It didn't get far either NWPC is the North West Pigeon Club in Chistchurch

I think I have the number on a extra video I have. I'll check it out


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