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injured seagull on my patio (1 Viewer)

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Relying on the brilliant minds in here.  Injured seagull on my patio in back of house.  He won't fly & just kind of staggers around & crapping all over patio(reminds me of a few people).  It's in city limits so shotgun isn't the answer.  Thinking a 22 caliber(low sound) & put him out of his misery.  Could put up a trail cam & wait for the inevitable stay cat & include it in home movies.  Ideas?  I actually feel sorry for the poor bird.

 
Being a kicker requires a flawless technique. Practicing the correct technique over and over until you can repeat it under pressure to same level every time will develop you into a much more confident and reliable kicker. Here are some tips to help you eliminate bad technique from your kicking.

The Kicking Foot

Make sure you are making contact with the bird with your instep rather than straight on over the wings. Using the inside of your foot provides you with much more accuracy on your kicks.

The Standing Foot

Your standing foot should not be behind or in front of the bird but just to the side of it. If your standing foot isn't alongside the bird, then your balance will make it extremely hard to get the bird to go where you want it.

Consistent Approach

No matter how long the kick is, be it a chip shot for an extra point or a field goal on the limit of your distance, your approach should always be the same. Changing your approaches can throw off your technique so it is vital you go through the same approach that feels comfortable for you.

The Follow Through

Making contact with the bird is not the end of the kicking technique; you need to employ an efficient follow through to make sure the bird goes in the direction you want. Your head should stay down and focus on the contact with the bird. After striking the bird, your leg should follow through straight towards the target and your head should remain down for as long as possible during the follow through motion.

Practice

If you know what you need to do but don't put enough time into practicing it, then there is no way you will be able to succeed. Being able to replicate the kicking skill each time with the correct technique requires a great deal of effort in practice sessions. Make sure you devote plenty of time to mastering your technique and you will begin to see more birds flying through the posts.

Remain Calm

Once you have your technique mastered and you are able to replicate it on a regular basis, all you need to do is keep calm when you are called upon. Just perform the technique like you know you can and do not let the situation get to you.

 
Get a mongoose. Now granted, a mongoose is potentially going to be more problematic than a seagull, so then you'll need a python. I don't know much about taking care of a python though, sorry.

 
McGarnicle said:
Get a mongoose. Now granted, a mongoose is potentially going to be more problematic than a seagull, so then you'll need a python. I don't know much about taking care of a python though, sorry.
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Not just any mongoose; a rikki-tiki-tavi type.

 
the chapter of a seagulls misfortune & this thread has ended.   Left for a few hours & when I got back found a pile of feathers where he was resting.  Pretty sure a cat got him.  ashes to ashes.

 
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