Francis, of course I'm referring to the birds trapped and used for flyers today. I have no proof but have been told by handlers that the birds being held for a shoot are given very high energy food and drink prior to the shoot. And, there is the matter of the jolt of current they get when the trap is sprung.
Looking at tbe birds on that whole vixeo, and comparing them to the ones we shoot, it's my opinion that today's birds are faster out of the trap and more erratic. But then, I'm only comparing them to that one video.
SRH
