bushing lad 114 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 saw my 1st of the winter today, anyone else seen 1 yet? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 we have few that stay all year know, im yet to see the migratory ones yet, although ive seen flocks of redwings and fieldfares so they shouldnt be far behind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nik_B 3,790 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 we have few that stay all year know, im yet to see the migratory ones yet, although ive seen flocks of redwings and fieldfares so they shouldnt be far behind. Ah was it you that submitted this photo of a woodcock to the Countryfile wildlife competition? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 we have few that stay all year know, im yet to see the migratory ones yet, although ive seen flocks of redwings and fieldfares so they shouldnt be far behind. Ah was it you that submitted this photo of a woodcock to the Countryfile wildlife competition? was it fuzzy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cammy12 176 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 shot 1 last sat, was thinking it was early for them they normally come to our shoot about christmas dont think we have residents on our place Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poacher22 12 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 My two cockers has just put my first of the season up about an hour ago shame i didnt hav the gun Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bell 3,504 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 we have few that stay all year know, im yet to see the migratory ones yet, although ive seen flocks of redwings and fieldfares so they shouldnt be far behind. How do you tell the difference between resident and migrant then ? Lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 we have few that stay all year know, im yet to see the migratory ones yet, although ive seen flocks of redwings and fieldfares so they shouldnt be far behind. How do you tell the difference between resident and migrant then ? Lol the resident ones have wooly hats and are still here after the winter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morton 5,367 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 The dogs usually start knocking them out of cover around here at the end of October,November time,a local keeper usually gives me a few,a tad greasy but more than edible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnc. 36 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 we have few that stay all year know, im yet to see the migratory ones yet, although ive seen flocks of redwings and fieldfares so they shouldnt be far behind. How do you tell the difference between resident and migrant then ? Lol Darker red,in colour Quote Link to post Share on other sites
koda 83 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 we got one today not sure weather im pleased or not as i like these little birds Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 we have few that stay all year know, im yet to see the migratory ones yet, although ive seen flocks of redwings and fieldfares so they shouldnt be far behind. How do you tell the difference between resident and migrant then ? Lol Darker red,in colour dont forget the wooly hats Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnc. 36 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 we have few that stay all year know, im yet to see the migratory ones yet, although ive seen flocks of redwings and fieldfares so they shouldnt be far behind. How do you tell the difference between resident and migrant then ? Lol Darker red,in colour dont forget the wooly hats Not forgetting the hats paulus,i thought that was an obvious example I dont bother shooting them until december/january.I think thats good sport! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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