I think this is truly shocking. The sport is in decline and we shun new members..unbelievable. The fanciers in your area should take a long hard look at themselves. Then again some thrive on less competition particularly those who are only really concerned with selling...a load of club wins sells birds but who are they beating!!! some mug new-starter will no doubt be conned again.
Good luck Ian hope all goes well. Good luck also to Stevie in with a shout at the final race. Great concept Ian hope you will do it again next year. If you do stick me down for one.
Regards,
Paul.
Never mind mallards they tell me your doo's have developed webbed feet through all the walking they do to get home particularly when you train in the snow and they double up as snow shoes ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I had that problem with a sycamore a couple of years ago. Never noticed it in my 'garden to encourage wildlife' i.e hadn't cut the grass or weeded for ages, but nightmare to get out nonetheless. :(