Getting shirty over bustards

Apiece of shopping advice. When you’re drifting down the aisles of the Game Fair, think of the great bustard before you buy a shirt. The sagacity of this titbit will become apparent, but for now let’s ponder on a day sitting in a pigeon hide or grouse butt. We know both species have keen vision, so it’s best to stay still. We also realise it’s best to wear drab clothing that blends with the background, which is why we have sludgy tweeds and shooting coats.

But have we chosen our shirts with care or have we opted for those Game Fair Tattersall check jobs, 30 quid for two, practically indestructible and good enough to wear with tie