The Grackle that refused to die (Graphic)

[Tpatner412]

So ended up not sleeping tonight and the minute I saw that it was light out I hopped up and grabbed the RWS 48.  Tried to get a squirrel but again they eluded me.  So I resorted back to the grackles in the back yard.  Found one digging for grass seed near my back fence so I loaded up a predator and let the 16 grain monster fly.  Well shot number one hit it's target in a big way!  Upon approaching the grackle I found that it was still breathing.  it was a headshot that took the grackles beak right off.  Since it was still breathing I felt bad for the poor bird.  I immediately loaded another pellet and put it in the back of the birdies head, point blank.  Nonetheless, I didn't feel to great about this kill but you guys have to see the pictures of this things busted beak.  Again, it is graphic so if you have a weak stomach please do not look at these photos.

Tyler

[Wade.S]

Wow, that did a number on him. I need to get some of those exploding pellets.

[shadow]

Good to follow up and limit it's suffering despite it being a pest and all. Great shot and pic though. Ed

[djmyers]

Man that had to hurt. lol But hey just like in turkey where they chop your hands of for stealing, you just chopped his beak off cause he dont have hands. Great shooting and pics.

[gamo2hammerli]

Wow...that`s a devastating shot.  Glad it didn`t run off to have a lingering death.  I`ve also shot a bird...a Starling... on the beak, very near it`s eye.  It died right away...the ft. lb. energy from the pellet most likely broke it`s neck and scrambled it`s brain.