TOP OF THE CROPS
This session is all about crop protection. Pigeons and corvids are targeting leftover grain on a stubble field that is to be redrilled. If left to their own devices, they will decimate the next crop before it has time to establish.
The farmer tried using bangers to keep them at bay but his efforts haven’t had much effect, so it’s time for more positive action. This sort of protection is often carried out with a shotgun to maximise returns by taking birds on the wing. However, the area the birds are targeting on this farm is close to buildings and a road, so the 12-bore is not an option.
With a more subtle approach required, I am going to be using my sub-12ft/lb BSA R-10 TH. This airgun is near-silent and its low-power output makes it a safe option in these tricky circumstances.
My plan is to construct a simple hide for concealment and to use a variety of decoys to convince the birds that it is safe to
