My channel is dedicated to promoting the safe and humane elimination of pests that can be found in the backyard as well as the farm with some odds and ends mixed in as well. My main focus is the removal of starlings, pigeons and sparrows from the dairy farms around my area. Here is brief overview of how big the starling problem is in America. Back in 1890, Eugene Schieffelin decided to release 60 pairs in Central Park, New York. One year later he released another 40 pairs. Of the original 100, 68 died and 32 survived. Since then they have become a 200 million strong problem. With few natural predators (mostly raptors), they wreak havoc on our native bird populations; Woodpeckers, Wood Ducks, Tree Swallows, Bluebirds, Purple Martins, Great Crested Flycatchers, Screech Owls etc. They can transmit parasites and diseases, including E-coli, which can make the animals as well as humans sick. A flock of 1,000 birds can relieve a farmer of 100 pounds of food a day.
I'm a bit late to the final party, sry about that. It's a shame you laid up, I've been recommending you in comments on the big channels. Blasting the pigeons, sparrows and starlings in-doors is well and good, incredibly effective and I'm surprised nobody else caught on. As for catching new subscribers.. Connoisseurs such as us already subscribed need no further gimmicks. However, when it goes for making it mainstream, most people subscribe for entertainment, and it pains me to say it this way but you're not really making a video so much as, in the words of Clint Eastwood "just letting the cam roll and let'er rip". Your intro/outro logo's are, again saddens and pains me to say, actually so bad that you might as well do without, on top of poor microphone quality. I gotta watch these vids at pretty loud volume to catch what you're saying. Especially the outro, which is honestly my main complaint about the current format, I still only barely catch you slur something about the last bird for the day, only just see a blur for an outro whizz by like lightning and you go "ok bye" and I'm here like "wh.." boom, video done. Just waaay too abrupt! And then there's the scopecam footage quality from that Pard, which leaves a good bit to be desired. Meaning, I can well see what's going on, I don't mind, I get why you use it and it's A-ok for me. BUT for a larger audience who don't catch the nuances of every dispatch you make.. it's subpar. The major bags you get is great, #1 thing people complain about on larger channels is they don't get enough birds on scope cam. You're onto something, I think you can get a solid lock on that niche. I'm a fan, but even I can't make a solid defense for video quality. People have come to expect at least a half-decent intro, quality optic camera (unless in the dark, the Pard gets a pass), a bit of doco-style before you start the session,, maybe some drone footage over the farm (you visit how many farms, 7? So one flight over each for every season, that's what, 28 intro scenes you can re-use for YEARS). Which isn't to state that what you're doing is bad, like I said I'm a-ok with what you had going on, your aim is top notch, enormous bag numbers, it speaks to the quality of your skill and gear when you can empty a tin in an evening, again and again and again. For catching any traction you need to put a good bit more effort into the actual video making. Compare your channel to something like Air Rifle Activities for instance, which is a good comparison because it's ideally where you should have been by now, what does he have that you don't? Can you do at least as much, and add some extra with minimal effort? Of course you can, if you REALLY want it, if you don't wanna do it then you don't really want it = You've come as far as you want, right? 😊 Either way I've watched every video you made and commented on more than one of them. It's been a blast, staying subscribed in case you do decide to come back, have a good one!
Thanks for your feedback and criticism. I totally agree with your comments. I did this to put out content that had shooting and not talk, as you state. I did it just to see if I could do it and how many people would like it. I am not willing to invest more money into something that is only a hobby for me. Regarding the Pard, I think it give me much clearer video than other larger ones. AirTac videos are almost always out of focus. The Pard keeps things clear and is good even in low light in the barn. So, I still like how it records. Appreciate you giving me plugs on other channels postings - thanks for that. God Bless and thanks again.
@@midwestairgunner8500 Didn't mean to solely criticize something I was receiving for free (your videos). Your commentary, top notch and leaves me outta breath on more than one occasion, and your interaction with viewers is great too! I wouldn't ask you to pay more for something you didn't deem worth any more effort you already put in (and let's be clear here, it was plenty effort). With the lighting you seem to get I think a sideshot setup would be worth your time on a longer range airgun at the barn entry for whenever you take long range shots outside, it might be the ticket for some quick variety in one and the same video. And come to think of it, you're spot on about the Pard, at least it's consistent, maybe it's not 2000000fps but we can clearly see what's going on. As for Roelff's videos, he does seem to struggle with quality scope footage, especially in his last video. The caveat of the continent he lives in I guess. Like I said it's a bummer your channel never caught on, I guess it's a saturated niche overall, but the way you consistently achieve these incredible results is just completely different from other channels. I'll never stop referring to your content, it's always going to be relevant for this type of stuff! I do hope you pop in with a little montage once and again, for the science of it if nothing else😊
Hey man how you doing, what do you mean by last video 😢 i just saw that comment on the discretion area passed by to see if you have uploaded anything new that i have missed , take care and have a great day
Just for info: here in Germany by law the dealer has to deal with it incl. shipping it elsewhere and costs. Warranty of 2 years by law. VAT always included by law. But - and that´s a big but - legal limit of 7,5 joule für free to own airguns.
Your in a blind right? I go through a lot of pellets but I need to set up a blind. I also want to make a bug zapper for the pest birds with a little more ZAP....just stand in the kitchen and flick a switch lol I make my own suet cakes and have a great recipe and production method ....and yes they will finish a cake in a few hours if you let um! Great video!
Hi there. I don't know if you're still around but here goes. I use Terminators for all my pest control and if you think they're good in .177, try them in .22, more devastating than Hades. They're not called Terminators for nothing. All the best from the UK. 👍
would love if some how you could show us the range on each shot. It's crazy how the pellet reaches the target so fast that I'm wondering if you are close to them. another channel he has to adjust for wind and distance, but you seem to hit whatever is in the x part. thanks for the video
Between 20-30 on most of them, one or two 10-15's, the ones outside are about 40, you can tell by the trajectory of his 550fps .177 and 750fps .22 tunes, very similar trajectory between the two and 20-30 yards is pretty flat but 40 starts to drop a little.
We have tried everything we can to keep blackbirds and starlings off of the suet but nothing works. Except for what you do but my neighbors would report us.
Jeez crazy, back in the UK the retailer (Pyramidair in your case) is liable under the sale of goods actually, and in your situation I would expect them to replace completely within 30 days or repair within 12 months all at their expense
Invasive bird species that does not belong in the USA and competes and destroys our native bird species. Droppings in dairy farms exposes cattle to diseases.
Just watching a few videos while guarding my feeders from house sparrows and starlings. Its good trigger control practice with my diana bandit. Great way to spend a rainy afternoon.
When driving in the country I look at the farms to see if I see lots of birds. If so, I stop by and ask if I can help. After you get one or two, you can usually get the farmer to find you another farm that needs help.
Live in North Western TN and these starlings are a pain in the ass. They're in soffits all over the neighborhood and I have one in mine. And to think they were introduced to America cuz some asshole liked Shakespeare and imported them across the pond to the USA years ago.
Upstate New York, they are showing up more and more every year. A neighbor down the street seems to be unknowingly feeding them too, which doesn’t help. The scenes with dozens in a row - good lord. Great video and great job :)
What damage is being done after the pellet goes through the starling? Around 300 fps will kill starlings and pigeons. Most pcp pellet rifles shoot way too fast for using in buildings.
Nope. The pellet I use does not go thru the siding or the roof. After over 5,000 shots inside barns, the farmers would have let me known a long time ago if that was the case.
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