Whistling Wings and The Ghost Riders
MY TRUE LIFE HERO
Right there in the centre pic is my Pappy(Grandfather) my true life hero,
He is a man who had a passion for teaching the young sports and who instilled that passion in me.
Royal Navy man boy who fought in the 2nd world war.
Only in recent years after his passing we found out what a true hero he really was.
Although he never spoke of it, a natural born leader and inspiration to many especially his 3 sons and many grandchildren and more.
So when you see me inspiring the young sports look in my eyes for there you see my Pappy.
The original Ole Hedge Creeper who had forgotten more than I will ever know.
Rest easy Blue us Collins boys got this you taught us well.
www.theolehedgecreeper.co.uk
www.pass-it-on-young-sports.org.uk
Right there in the centre pic is my Pappy(Grandfather) my true life hero,
He is a man who had a passion for teaching the young sports and who instilled that passion in me.
Royal Navy man boy who fought in the 2nd world war.
Only in recent years after his passing we found out what a true hero he really was.
Although he never spoke of it, a natural born leader and inspiration to many especially his 3 sons and many grandchildren and more.
So when you see me inspiring the young sports look in my eyes for there you see my Pappy.
The original Ole Hedge Creeper who had forgotten more than I will ever know.
Rest easy Blue us Collins boys got this you taught us well.
www.theolehedgecreeper.co.uk
www.pass-it-on-young-sports.org.uk
The Magic Of an Evening Flight.
I don't know why both morning and evening flights are good with great memories of both.
But evening flight for me holds such magic, the setting sun, the wind at your back, the sound of wildfowl on the wing, their whistling wings as they pass over, turn to my call dropping in in wings set paddles down right into my decoys.
The sound of the ghost riders in the distance (wild geese) getting closer and responding to my calling, as you strain your eyes scanning the horizon for their wing tips.
Yes evening flight is definitely my magical time spent in mother nature's living larder with my Ole dog by my side.
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I don't know why both morning and evening flights are good with great memories of both.
But evening flight for me holds such magic, the setting sun, the wind at your back, the sound of wildfowl on the wing, their whistling wings as they pass over, turn to my call dropping in in wings set paddles down right into my decoys.
The sound of the ghost riders in the distance (wild geese) getting closer and responding to my calling, as you strain your eyes scanning the horizon for their wing tips.
Yes evening flight is definitely my magical time spent in mother nature's living larder with my Ole dog by my side.
www.theolehedgecreeper.co.uk
Frampton Country Show 2025
What a most excellent show this was, the rain held off for most of the day, the show looked lovely and the country people and more came out in force and supported the show.
On our Pass It On Young Sports stand we also had Brendan Anderson from The UK and Ireland Red Squirrel Protection group, he was a huge hit as was my dear friend Michael Perry from Perry and son butchers next door.
I did my hilarious pigeon shooting and wildfowling demo in the Countryman's show ring, this as always was a massive hit and drew large crowds as the laughter and applause could be heard right across the show.
A truly wonderful day spent with real country folk, already looking forward to next year now.
www.theolehedgecreeper.co.uk
www.pass-it-on-young-sports.org.uk
What a most excellent show this was, the rain held off for most of the day, the show looked lovely and the country people and more came out in force and supported the show.
On our Pass It On Young Sports stand we also had Brendan Anderson from The UK and Ireland Red Squirrel Protection group, he was a huge hit as was my dear friend Michael Perry from Perry and son butchers next door.
I did my hilarious pigeon shooting and wildfowling demo in the Countryman's show ring, this as always was a massive hit and drew large crowds as the laughter and applause could be heard right across the show.
A truly wonderful day spent with real country folk, already looking forward to next year now.
www.theolehedgecreeper.co.uk
www.pass-it-on-young-sports.org.uk
This is one of my favourite photos I have ever taken.
My daughter Emilie shooting rats off the gantry down in to a sileage clamp at dusk with her air rifle.
She accounted for a good bag before the light faced and we switched to the NiteSites.
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My daughter Emilie shooting rats off the gantry down in to a sileage clamp at dusk with her air rifle.
She accounted for a good bag before the light faced and we switched to the NiteSites.
www.theolehedgecreeper.co.uk
The Wood pigeon Whisperer
Air Rifle V Shotgun
The shotgun boys from the shooting club were out on all the adjacent crop fields, this kept the birds moving.
I was on a small field next to a series of horse paddocks where the Ole Air Arms S510 was the perfect tool for the job.
Using 4 decoys in my deadly Diamond D pattern and time learnt field craft and no hide I filled the bag.
Not bad for only a couple of hours, the Ole dog enjoying herself doing the retrieving.
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Air Rifle V Shotgun
The shotgun boys from the shooting club were out on all the adjacent crop fields, this kept the birds moving.
I was on a small field next to a series of horse paddocks where the Ole Air Arms S510 was the perfect tool for the job.
Using 4 decoys in my deadly Diamond D pattern and time learnt field craft and no hide I filled the bag.
Not bad for only a couple of hours, the Ole dog enjoying herself doing the retrieving.
www.theolehedgecreeper.co.uk
What a memory made this was, an air rifle, field craft and a good Ole dog fills the bag.
Just goes to show you what the skills of a countryman are.
The shotgun boys on near by fields had a lot of shot but didn't fill the bag on this day like I did.
I on the other hand sat in the hedge row no hide armed with my Ole Air Arms S410 a dog and a jack puke cammo mesh top.
I put out a few decoys after watching the flight line and the pigeons own patterns.
In no time at all I was dropping pigeons and replacing each decoy in turn with dead birds, the Ole dog enjoying the retrieving too.
Just goes to show what time learnt field craft, patience and precision shooting can do for you eh.
www.theolehedgecreeper.co.uk
Just goes to show you what the skills of a countryman are.
The shotgun boys on near by fields had a lot of shot but didn't fill the bag on this day like I did.
I on the other hand sat in the hedge row no hide armed with my Ole Air Arms S410 a dog and a jack puke cammo mesh top.
I put out a few decoys after watching the flight line and the pigeons own patterns.
In no time at all I was dropping pigeons and replacing each decoy in turn with dead birds, the Ole dog enjoying the retrieving too.
Just goes to show what time learnt field craft, patience and precision shooting can do for you eh.
www.theolehedgecreeper.co.uk
Three separate hunts and 3 memories that will live in my memory banks forever for so many reasons.
Deer stalking with the Ole 243, rabbit shooting with my lovely little Air Arms S410 and pigeon shooting with my old dog by my side.
Best of all they all put sustainable organic wild meat on my dining table.
My famous Royal Bunny Burgers, Wood Pigeon Burgers and citrus Venison Sausages all perfect for the BBQ and more.
All my recipes are available in my game cookery books available from the website link below.
By golly great memories and wonderful food, what more could an old school Countryman ask for eh.
www.theolehedgecreeper.co.uk
Deer stalking with the Ole 243, rabbit shooting with my lovely little Air Arms S410 and pigeon shooting with my old dog by my side.
Best of all they all put sustainable organic wild meat on my dining table.
My famous Royal Bunny Burgers, Wood Pigeon Burgers and citrus Venison Sausages all perfect for the BBQ and more.
All my recipes are available in my game cookery books available from the website link below.
By golly great memories and wonderful food, what more could an old school Countryman ask for eh.
www.theolehedgecreeper.co.uk
The Sweet Seventeen HMR
A cracking little round for that little longer pest control and precision shooting.
Plus what you can turn the vermin you shoot into.
Southern fried popcorn squirrel and pan seared wood pigeon breast on on a bed if pan fried new Herby potatoes.
Now that's eating like a country king nom nom nom.
www.theolehedgecreeper.co.uk
A cracking little round for that little longer pest control and precision shooting.
Plus what you can turn the vermin you shoot into.
Southern fried popcorn squirrel and pan seared wood pigeon breast on on a bed if pan fried new Herby potatoes.
Now that's eating like a country king nom nom nom.
www.theolehedgecreeper.co.uk
Arabic Aromatic Sheiks Delight
My Puppies recipe as in my first book The Ole Hedge Creepers Recipes From The Hedgerow.
Here using all the fresh shot wood pigeon nom nom nom
Books available on my website link below
www.theolehedgecreeoer.co.uk
My Puppies recipe as in my first book The Ole Hedge Creepers Recipes From The Hedgerow.
Here using all the fresh shot wood pigeon nom nom nom
Books available on my website link below
www.theolehedgecreeoer.co.uk
I hope you have enjoyed reading my humble scribbles as much as I have enjoyed remembering them and writing about them.
Don't forget all my recipes and more are available from this website in my books page, just click on the picture link below.
So that's so long for now from Goose and myself.
Cheers From The Ole Hedge Creeper
Don't forget all my recipes and more are available from this website in my books page, just click on the picture link below.
So that's so long for now from Goose and myself.
Cheers From The Ole Hedge Creeper
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