Absolutely it does.

For all he knows it was thunder. Ever been walking along in the woods or sitting in a tree stand and had a dove flush and make that noise right by your head? Scared you because you didn't expect it...and you jumped. Same idea...of course the shot whizzing by probably did the trick too.

I wouldn't beat yourself up too bad....everyone misses sooner or later. Just wait til you start getting them in so tight you can't hit them! All three of the birds I have missed in my life have been inside 15 yards....closer is harder!

You'll get him.