Nice vid again, thanks. Can I ask a question. I'm new to coastal wildfowling though not shooting itself. When fowlers say 'tide flight' what does that mean in terms of the tide. I have some shooting on two estuaries with lots of wigeon and am trying to plan shooting around the tides. Is a typical tide flight from Low tide up, when they are being forced up the estuary and channels? any tips would be appreciated Richard?
Great question and typically it’s when we have a big tide, the sea water goes over the green (vegetation) and the birds can dabble picking up all the seed. However, each estuary is different and I have some spots that shoot better at the bottom of the tide than at the top. I also have areas where the tide coming up doesn’t do anything. Learning your area of salt marsh is key and you’ll need to spend lots of time out, during different tides and weather conditions to learn what is best for each area. 👍
Great video as ever and a good start to the season. No luck for me on the 1st, alas. Lots of season left though.
Well thought I was on for a blank for a while. I’m sure you’ll get on to some soon. Need this weather to cool a bit as not really howling weather 😥
Nice vid again, thanks. Can I ask a question. I'm new to coastal wildfowling though not shooting itself. When fowlers say 'tide flight' what does that mean in terms of the tide. I have some shooting on two estuaries with lots of wigeon and am trying to plan shooting around the tides. Is a typical tide flight from Low tide up, when they are being forced up the estuary and channels? any tips would be appreciated Richard?
Great question and typically it’s when we have a big tide, the sea water goes over the green (vegetation) and the birds can dabble picking up all the seed. However, each estuary is different and I have some spots that shoot better at the bottom of the tide than at the top. I also have areas where the tide coming up doesn’t do anything. Learning your area of salt marsh is key and you’ll need to spend lots of time out, during different tides and weather conditions to learn what is best for each area. 👍