From the little bit of pigeon shooting I have done I can see what you are saying. They can't take much of a pounding. The rodents seem to thrive most times, but I think I am responsible for putting a hurting on a few farms in some of the country I shoot in. They do(squirrels) relocate short distences, but in one case I shot purdy hard on a place for 3 years, and then last year did not fire a shot on this property. The farmer was quite happy...This year I shot a few on one trip. Looks like they are rebounding, or it is possible a small population is moving back in the area. Other ranches I have shot on have taken a heck of a pounding, and it almost seems like it gets even better. Then they disappear for for 8 or 9 months, and the cycle begins again. I love this time of year....
Looks like today was not as bad as they predicted. Should have went. NEVER TRUST THE WEATHER MAN!