A good percentage of the birds released this year were from melanistic stock including a few whites. With the anticipated rain and another couple of weeks before the next trials conditions should improve re the dispersion of birds throughout the block. Both the trials held to date have seen all dogs encounter birds, many badly handled, due in part to difficulty in seeing the dogs and the action thus impeding both the handler and the judges. As time goes on and the birds mature and disperse, and with our novice dogs getting exposure to birds while all learn how to utilise the block will surely make for some very exciting and fun days.
For the record, this is private land, and a private venture(not a preserve) we have made accessible soley to the Pointer and Setter Club. Our thanks to those who have supported us and helped along the way to make it a success.
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