Woodcock - Advice wanted on flashlight use (1 Viewer)

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streatham

Well-known member

• Mar 12, 2009

• #1

Hi All,

I have a friend who is hard of hearing so it makes seeing woodcock displays tough - usually one picks them up in their display flight by ear. Do you think trying to find them with a torch would be disruptive to their displays - anyone tried this?

Luke

 

Runaround

Hanging In There

• Mar 13, 2009

• #2

My father's hearing is quite bad so I act as the spotter. Pick an evening with clear skies and at least a 3/4 moon. You should be able to see the first 3 or 4 flights without a lot of trouble. Works for Dad.

 

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streatham

Well-known member

• Mar 13, 2009

• #3

Thanks runaround - yeah moon stage should help as long as the nights clear - didn't think of that.

 

Farnboro John

Well-known member

• Mar 13, 2009

• #4

They are generally out before it is really dark, pick a known route with plenty of clear sky - a long straight forest ride or canal would do it.

John