Its a difficult game

[nogin]

 

this , i have seen  , unfortunately on many occasions , and the carnage it has caused , allthough one might be killed out of one batch, the rest are so panick stricken , and will fly into anywhere for cover and in doing so, killing themseves and maiming themselves , the batch could be 10 or 100 the result is the same  

 

EXACTLY JIMMY WELL SAID.

[DOVEScot]

 

this , i have seen  , unfortunately on many occasions , and the carnage it has caused , allthough one might be killed out of one batch, the rest are so panick stricken , and will fly into anywhere for cover and in doing so, killing themseves and maiming themselves , the batch could be 10 or 100 the result is the same  

 

I know this happens but is it due to them being YBS they panic so much?

[Guest chrisss]

do sparrowhawks carry the same legal protection as "percy"?

[Guest chrisss]

just an academic question [bugger bugger bugger ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D]

[Lennut Tar]

 

I know this happens but is it due to them being YBS they panic so much?

 

Your a very wise man Dovescot   ;) But sorry now !!!!!!! I think you are wrong  :X :X :X here. When the "little black flash" (Peregrine) is out enjoying himself, looking for a bit of tucker etc & in a mean mean mood  :'( :'( :'(. Old pigeons will panic just as much as YBs etc, from my experience. Mobs in there 100s will go to ground together to get away from them, when they are being attacked & age has nothing to do with it I'm afraid, from what I have seen.

Enjoy.

 

 

 

[Merlin]

The sparrowhaks mode of hunting is based on oppertunity with,whatever presents itself,as it constanly travels its hunting area,it can be on a daily basis fairly regular passing,but this is dependant on its succes elsewhere,so be assured any loft getting attention now,will continue to do so,unless,,,? you are on their hunting patch,reflectors,mirrors,discs,balls,all work for a short time only,until she twiggs this reflected "opposition" is no threat,I breed Linnet x Roller Canaries,and often keep some mules which are hung out on garden fence on days, these are a very attractive proposition,a wild bird not fleeing,do be careful if you are of a similar nature.and the onus is on fanciers to protect their charges,fortunately I now have little or no trouble from sparrowhwks

[DOVEScot]

do sparrowhawks carry the same legal protection as "percy"?

 

Aye

[Guest scoobybob]

I have just heard the local female Peregrine in my area will not be bothering pigeons anymore... swilcox/ If you live in the withywood area this may effect you...

[Merlin]

Sweet music swilcox lets hear more of it,its good music to my ears,regardless of location,one now is a probable four next season