^^^ likely yes. Remember that there is 80% predation on the wild nesting efforts. I've had them on the nest July 5th, by the 10th when I checked them again they had hatched - this was 2 yrs ago.
Remember guys that the nesting season start is at least 1 month difference between you 2 guys as SW Mn VS NE Mn is very different indeed for the respective ice outs... I get a kick when guys are talking of Geese in SW MN and in NE MN they are still driving on the lakes.
Saw two single ducks fly by last night about 5 minutes apart. Commented to wife it was odd to see a flying duck this time of year and then we argued about whether they were post-molt-drakes or pre-molt-hens. Damn I married a good one!Yes you did! But if it's a hen by herself this time of year - it's extremely likely that the brood is dead or her multiple nesting attempts were raided.
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God, help me be the man that my dog thinks that I am.