Every once in a while you get a session that really goes to plan, and that was certainly the case with one of my recent outings after corvids. The field I was targeting contained the remnants of a maize crop and the birds had descended on the scraps of corn left behind by the forage harvester. With autumn drillings set to be planted in just a few days, the farmer was eager to bring the pests to book before they had a chance to turn their attention to his seed.
Maize cobs left behind by the forage harvesters create an easy meal for corvids and the chance for some great shooting
This scenario is usually best tackled with a shotgun as it enables you to take birds on the wing, and even if you miss, the noise you create will drive the birds away from the field. The problem was that this particular field is very close to some cottages and the farmer didn’t want to upset his neighbours. With stealth and discretion a top priority, an airgun foray was the obvious solution.