hairwing 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2014 The bird made the ultimate mistake. I heard the thud against the house. The rookie was still warm. With all due respect I'll process the bird and give it another go as fly tying material. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2014 You're going to get a lot of replies telling you to beware of songbird protection laws. But if it turns out you aren't spending the rest of your life in jail ... looks like a lot of good material there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saltybum 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2014 Do they allow vices behind bars? Please do show us what you come up with. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hairwing 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2014 Shivering and scared witless I'm packing my gear and headed for the hills. I hate to cut and run but I can't afford the lawyering. I'll make it...thanks for the heads up. I can only hope I have the same expression on my face as the bird when I go. You might think that the the poor fellow never knew what hit him. Hope he enjoys his-self in la-la land. btw...bird never sung a note, I don't think it's a song bird. ;--D. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hairwing 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2014 Do they allow vices behind bars? Please do show us what you come up with. Are you looking for an Autopsy ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fisherboy0301 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2014 I know exactly what kind of bird that is! The dead kind! I'm sorry I just had to! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RCFetter 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2014 That bird isn't dead. It's just sleeping. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
add147 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2014 It make the ultimate sacrifice for fly tying! May its feathers live on...Go in peace my friend! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piker20 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2014 Some very nice traditional spider hackles there. I think that half the problem with the world today is this insane waste of everything. If you killed the bird in a tree then yes, naughty naughty but the bird killed itself. You are making use of natures bounty in the best way possible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phg 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2014 Unfortunately, here in the US, almost all birds, other than game birds and domestic birds, are "illegal to possess" under current regulations. It's safer to bury it. It does seem a shame, though. That's some good looking soft hackle material. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saltybum 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2014 Is that a starling? Pests, bazillions of them out there. Like crows. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McGnat 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2014 Starlings in the USA are not protected. Kill all you need. Your looking for a mature bird for the best feathers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
artimus001 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2014 That bird isn't dead. It's just sleeping. lol. i came up with the same saying about 10 yrs ago. the ones that are flat as a pancake,,,now that's dead, lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mvendon 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2014 Starlings in the USA are not protected. Kill all you need. Your looking for a mature bird for the best feathers. Actually, there are several older classic UK wet fly patterns that call for young starling feathers since they are a little lighter in color than mature older ones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ditz2 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2014 politically correct makes me sick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites