One last trip for Henry

Henry was feeling better, so we decided to give Bludeston one last look before the season closed.  What a difference 24hours can make, the snow had gone and the temperature was up to 9dgc, but with the strong wind chill, it was still cold outside.

We headed down the byway, enjoying the off-roading as usual.  No getting stuck today, which was a bonus! and we were soon on the marsh with the decoys on a splash, trying our hardest to hide from the wind by laying on the edge of a dyke.

Nothing was flying, so other than a shot a snipe there was nothing to keep us entertained until darkness fell and the woodcock started to fly.  It was once of those nights that no matter where Henry stood the birds came over me.  I had 3 woodcock down and missed another 3 and all he had shot was a bush which got in the firing line..  Then 5 teal nearly took my head off and i added one of these to the bag, a cracking shot from Henry saw another bush take full pattern (if anyone knows a good recipe for eating bush, could they let Henry know).

Another season done, and some great memories stored...  Now i suppose its onto the pigeons, pike and then later in spring some Tench fishing !! bye for now

Two of the best shooting companions I could ever have...