Date: 9/28 Thur
Time: morning
Location: Mudhole
Cloud Cover: clear
Wind Direction and Velocity: zip to nil Easterly(?) to light NE when I was working on the big spinner after
Temperature: warm
Moon phase: Special Notes:Waterfowl Activity: Still no push of new birds high or low, and the other blinds were slow. But enough of what's around came my way to finish in an hour.
Waterfowl Responsiveness: Fine when I was in the blind but for crap when gator concerns has us in the boat. Don't think there's been a single bird killed while I was in the boat this year, while we've killed a bunch of teal with me in the pond and just holding still in the past. Perhaps attributable to smarter stale birds?
Hunters: Just "the bug" (Marsh) and I. (Well just us and those other bugs - which remain exceptionally thick at the blind, seeming to thrive on both permethrin and Yard Guard.)
Guns:Malfunctions:Dog(s): Been proud of my boy's marking (which seems a whole lot weaker in training) and hunting instincts. He's a fine hand.
Special Equipment: SOS Have been bothered by a resonant sound from the big spinner when run really fast, and finally thought about the possibility of it coming from the hollow 1/2 metal conduit the Mojo's stand slides down over. Taped over the end the spinner sits on, and that did the trick. Between that and the muffled battery door, it's now virtually silent at any speed.
Curses: Only that yesterday's guys hadn't come this morning - though it still may not have been enough birds for a man who quit over steel and son just starting out to kill something.
Kudos: Enjoyed not having to produce and being able to take the shots I wished.
Birds By Species: 6 bw teal (4 drakes and 2 hens, which I'd guess close to our ratio to date, but this was the first time I actually counted)
Photo Ops: The bug's been a blessing:
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Lagniappe: Was just "our turn" today.