General spring waterfowl updates

[Hansen]

I think about that every time I drive from Hutch to Montevideo. I don't think there is a single pothole, marsh, slough etc. . . .none. Not until you get into town across from the McDonalds that LOADS up in the fall with honkers and a few mallards. If you build it they will come.

[Quack]

You urban and ag "prairie" ( ) dwellers might as well be in Iowa.

[lanyard]

Judging by the use, the water ponds on 212 in Chanhassen are quality habitat, at least until the salt and run off kill them.

[h2ofwlr]

^^^ And I noticed lots of broods on them today.
Actually saw today what I'd consider a 4 of 5 scale hatch locally for this spring, lots of little ones this year! Saw ducklings from a week old to about 8 weeks old.

I found out why 2 of my combos had fell over - the nuts are almost gone due to corrosion as they pulled through the predrilled holes of the posts, The grade 8 5/16" nuts were almost gone. WTF? 1 was 6 yrs old the other 11 yrs old. Both locations have that fluffy loon shit of a bottom where I had to use 3 posts.

Also today Rescued 2 MHN wire portion where the 10 - 3/4" poultry staples had pulled out.

[lanyard]

Al, saw your 101 Bridge swans today. They had a load of ducks hanging with them.

[Hansen]

There are usually a pile of woodies in the area, last year I think I counted 10 broods of woodies.

[lanyard]

With older kids and a later bus schedule I can hunt weekdays this fall when I'm in the Cities.

Have a guy that knows a spot in the Valley. His work schedule changed and he owes me a favor.

Challenge will be if his success reports are full of smoke or he's actually putting meat in the table.

[Nershi]

Mama is having a rough spring. Only one left.


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