Got hit by a pheasant today! :)

I was on a straight today and it took off after running all the way across the road and flew back where it came from (the good old double-double bluff).

I ducked and the wing mirror of the Hornet took the brunt, folded back and the pheasant got me on the shoulder. Didn't hurt because of the armour but it was a close one

... and then it flew off!

C

So if a second one comes along, does it get to take you home for the pot?

[dizzyblonde]

Gah, you could have sawn it in half or something
Your lucky, Speedyclaire got knocked unconscious by one, she wasn't so lucky, it hurt her a lot

Glad you're ok! Stupid birds them things

Only ever got one with my footpeg on the bike. They can be weighty birds, I prefer to go after them with a 12 bore

More skill is required in future Carl, none of this allowing them to fly off afterwards!

I hit a pigeon. Hit me square on the forehead. I saw it coming and ducked down a little thinking it will never hit me. Next thing I know. SMACK! Straight on the swede. Saw it spiral off in to the undergrowth and there were bloody feathers everywhere. Looked like a pillow fight.

[Dave20046]

I've seen a pheasant smash through someones visor and mess up their face (and made him crash) on one of the cops shows. glad you're alright!

you were lucky!

guy at work hit one on a 750 and it ripped the belly pan off.

friend of mine hit a blackbird which dislocate his shoulder.

my gf got hit by a sparrow in the lid and it deformed her helmet...

just thankgod it wasnt a moose!

I remember watching that too!
Sent out on Sunday and the buggers where all over. One in the road which I had to brake heavy for and one on the wall decided to take off as I was going past and fly at me!

Originally Posted by custard

just thankgod it wasnt a moose!

indeed one should thank their lucky stars