8 hours on foot!

[Sausagedog 7,381]

Or there abouts. 6:30 to 3pm.

My body hurts!

Took my 10g out for a good ole' walk starting with fox calling at first light. Nothing showed. I know one is about but I just can't seem to find the little rascal!

Anyway settled into some bird hunting. There are way more woodcock this year and I got one. Seen seven today.

Next up was a hen bird.

Then on the way home I got two more cock birds.

Absolutely jiggered.  Game bag had three pheasants in it and a woodcock. 

Jess worked hard. She had a rince and food.

The gun can wait, I'm getting a bath. Zzzzzz

 

[Stavross 13,736]

Lovely stuff, I’m struggling to think of a better way to spend a day

[Dervburner 2,548]

1 hour ago, Stavross said:

Lovely stuff, I’m struggling to think of a better way to spend a day

Absolutely

Great stuff indeed....

[FOXHUNTER 5,020]

Just like one of my wanders I go out and stay out until its dark , in case I miss out on something Well done on the woodcock

[David.evans 5,323]

I think the smile on your face mr sausage just about says it all 

you look well made up

 

[BenBhoy 4,706]

You'll eat well there mate.

[Deker 3,453]

Must be at least 2 years since I had a woodcock, to be honest probably a bit more, not many about here and too quick for me these days!

Can't remember ever seeing 7 in a single shoot!

 

[Sausagedog 7,381]

10 minutes ago, Deker said:

Must be at least 2 years since I had a woodcock, to be honest probably a bit more, not many about here and too quick for me these days!

Can't remember ever seeing 7 in a single shoot!

 

It has been  a lean 2 years here Deker for woodcock.

I won't deliberately pursue them this season again. It will only be an opportunist shot if it happens again.

I could of done with two really. I make a meatloaf with dark meat gamebirds as I'm not to keen on gamey rich meats.

[Deker 3,453]

1 hour ago, Sausagedog said:

It has been  a lean 2 years here Deker for woodcock.

I won't deliberately pursue them this season again. It will only be an opportunist shot if it happens again.

I could of done with two really. I make a meatloaf with dark meat gamebirds as I'm not to keen on gamey rich meats.

Never tried, like the birds as they are, but I have to say that's an idea, I'd be happy to try a meatloaf, need to find a good recipe, I'm not the worlds greatest cook!! 

[Sausagedog 7,381]

19 minutes ago, Deker said:

Never tried, like the birds as they are, but I have to say that's an idea, I'd be happy to try a meatloaf, need to find a good recipe, I'm not the worlds greatest cook!! 

Sure, I was watching them interact in a stream one very snowy day as I waited for a fox to turn up. They were only a few yards away. They were chasing each other around and would flick their tails to flash the cream white feathers similar to how an alarmed moorhen does.

It changed how I see them now.

Meatloaf is simple.

Food blender.

Cleaned meat, a little amount of onion, black pepper,  salt and a slice of bread.  A little olive oil.

Press the button until it is all a paste. Put in an earthenware or tin and bake for about 40 minutes.

Add other ingredients if you wish. A little garlic, chili or some herbs.

Easy peasy.

[Deker 3,453]

3 minutes ago, Sausagedog said:

Sure, I was watching them interact in a stream one very snowy day as I waited for a fox to turn up. They were only a few yards away. They were chasing each other around and would flick their tails to flash the cream white feathers similar to how an alarmed moorhen does.

It changed how I see them now.

Meatloaf is simple.

Food blender.

Cleaned meat, a little amount of onion, black pepper,  salt and a slice of bread.  A little olive oil.

Press the button until it is all a paste. Put in an earthenware or tin and bake for about 40 minutes.

Add other ingredients if you wish. A little garlic, chili or some herbs.

Easy peasy.

I've saved that so I can give it a try...I still have no confidence in my ability though!  Time will tell!

Cheers 

[Sausagedog 7,381]

3 minutes ago, Deker said:

I've saved that so I can give it a try...I still have no confidence in my ability though!  Time will tell!

Cheers 

You'll be OK, just go easy on the herbs and spices, they soon overpower everything!

[Elchapo 3,105]

3 hours ago, Deker said:

Must be at least 2 years since I had a woodcock, to be honest probably a bit more, not many about here and too quick for me these days!

Can't remember ever seeing 7 in a single shoot!

 

My farms over run with them , nightmare when lamping as getting up right under my feet and scaring the shit out me lol 

[Deker 3,453]

5 minutes ago, Elchapo said:

My farms over run with them , nightmare when lamping as getting up right under my feet and scaring the shit out me lol 

Let me know if you want some help! 

My lad lives in Caerphilly, I could see him and help you...so long as yours don't fly too fast! 

[Elchapo 3,105]

3 hours ago, Deker said:

Let me know if you want some help! 

My lad lives in Caerphilly, I could see him and help you...so long as yours don't fly too fast! 

I'm in not in wales now mate I'm stone throw away from sausage dog