by armstrongnj | Jul 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
OK so not that impressive tho not bad for not having any decoys! A lot of pigeons landing this morning but out of range. Need decoys. But at least I didn’t come home empty handed and there is one less pigeon eating the crop!
by armstrongnj | Jul 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
It would seem that Alistair is not the only member of the syndicate finally getting some results for his patience. The picture shows the bag from Brian McNaughton who was generous to admit that he let some pigeons get away for other members to enjoy. Judging from the...
by armstrongnj | Jul 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
Dear All Arrived at Tulchan shortly before 9 am. On arrival at the field there were no visible pigeons. I set myself up initially at the north hide as it is closest to the road and getting all my gear there was easiest. It is on the crest of the hill and gets the full...
by armstrongnj | Jul 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
The crop should be two or three inches high by now and that, according to Richard’s gamekeeper friend, is just when the pigeons move in…. Brian says he saw plenty of pigeons in the area which confirms my previous report. The fact that he saw only a few on...
by armstrongnj | Jun 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
Just back from Tulchan. Arrived around 9 am and left just before 6 pm. On arrival there were a 3-4 pigeons at the south east corner which scattered instantly. As I was setting up the decoys another couple started approaching from Keillor Road but diverted on seeing...
by armstrongnj | Jun 19, 2013 | Uncategorized
Well there are a lot of pigeons on our ground! Not, however, on the game crop at present. A few roosting in the plantation between the game crop and the road. A big group in situ at the top of the Arm, and two big flocks seen going west overhead. A large number in the...
by armstrongnj | Jun 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
There is a fuzzy green coating now on the game crop. Pigeons have remained few and far between so well done to those that have managed to turn up for a stint. I suspect that we have a few more days to go before we are in the clear but the signs are positive. Please...
by armstrongnj | Jun 4, 2013 | Uncategorized
The Lime has been added to the game crop field and the seed has been sown.