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Audubon bird caller (1 Viewer)
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Steve Babbs
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garry1366 said:
not sure they are in the uk they were a fad a while ago but then people realised they were crap haven't seen one for years
Pie Face
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aythya_hybrid
real name Jonathan Dean
I found American birds are more responsive than UK birds. No joke.
Edward woodwood
Member
used them with varying results
they were sold on Scilly in the past, at the log
not noticed any real benefit over some quality pishing though
Tim
they were sold on Scilly in the past, at the log
not noticed any real benefit over some quality pishing though
Tim
Woodchatshrike
Registered User
When I was in the states I found people walking around with them who did'nt even have optics. They were just walking around squeeking. They are a bit of a pain. I have also seen photographers using them to get the attention of roosting owls. Like all these thing they can be abused....
Gavin Haig
Well-known member
I got one (from Alana Ecology) back in December. I'd never seen one before, but was impressed by the obvious response from tits and crests when a Devon birder used one at Seaton Hole when the Hume's Warbler was there. Suitably intrigued by the curious little device, and finding it was only about a fiver, I thought it worth a try.......Tim Allwood said:
At the moment I'll reserve judgement (haven't tried it with a bush-full of skulking passage warblers yet) - but, as Tim suggests, possibly no more or less effective than pishing. For me, though, there is a benefit - pishing just wears me out. After a couple of hours conscientious pishing I have to massage my exhausted lip and tongue muscles, gargle with a medicinal rioja and have a lengthy lie-down.
And quality pishing! Well..............
