Out In The Marsh

[assateague]

Nothing really earth shattering, here. I went out this morning, and there just weren't many birds that wanted to play, so I decided to take Dutch back out this evening. Not really hunting, just wanted to expose him to some new things, since he's never been in the marsh before. I had a bufflehead in the freezer, so I took that along for some practice (which is a good thing, because I didn't even see a duck this evening). He handled it pretty well. He took a couple dips, and after we sat for a while, he started getting cold, so decided to head back to the Jeep. I was happy he didn't take off, and worked pretty close to me. Was hoping he'd find a snipe or rail, but the marsh is pretty dead at the moment for some reason. The only thing he found was an old clam in a pile of seaweed. Pretty good way to spend an afternoon, though.


And any recommendations for boots? Poor fella had about 5 sandburrs in each paw between his toes. I'd rather not spend a ton of money, since I suspect I'll have to buy him another pair when he's done growing, and I'll cough up for good ones then.

[assateague]

Forgot the pic.

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[assateague]

And the video.


I'm tired.

[3legged_lab]

Nice pic Jim

[Olly]

Remind me to bring them to the NCH and you can have a pair of Avery dog boots that were gifted to me. Moose looks and acts like an idiot wearing them so I've never tried to seriously use them.

[assateague]

Thanks Olly! I don't care if he acts like a cat on a glue trap, he's gonna wear them. Took forever for me to get the damn things out.

[jarbo03]

I might have a pair you can have. Have used many, these have been the best. If the fit is not perfect, they will exchange til their right.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... 1110401376

[Redbeard]

Great picture Jimbo

[jehler]

Love that kind of marsh, strange it isn't crawling with shorebirds and what not?

[assateague]

A little bit, yeah. Usually I'll jump a rail or two on the way in and out, and there a many flocks of little shorebirds buzzing around, lighting everywhere. Didn't see a one. But I did see a TON of raccoon and fox tracks at both places, which I don't remember seeing before. It wouldn't surprise me one bit if the touchy-freely environmentalists that run the park system are starting to reap what they sow.