Wolfhound person,

Who told you an air gun is no use for woodies is talking out of their Ar5e. In the back garden, it is the ideal weapon for them, and no licence required. Just do not shoot over your boundry fence, the coppers would not like it. Other than that, shoot away if the birds are a problem.

With regards to this thread, the finest way not to have woodies in your garden is not to buy a house in the Country - end of.

Phil*