Ericdc wrote:Drier and a lot colder November last year, compared to this years wet and warm one.
Deltaman wrote:Doug is fortunate to have you in his guide head count, and I hope that he appreciates your efforts. Your unassuming attitude and willingness to do what it takes to make the customer's trip a positive experience, is a rare trait, and not easily found in the duck hunting world. Again, really appreciate you sharing your season and experiences with us!!!!!
SpinnerMan wrote:That's a cool selection of birds.
I wish we had a split. Our season is over in 1 week. I get one more week in the next zone down. Our season starts too late (a lot of the wood ducks and other early movers are gone) and ends too early (our late mallards are just starting to show).
johnc wrote:Rick,
Didn't you have a hen golden eye or was that from another blind?
Mexican mallard? maybe from another year
Rick wrote:As for the Mexican duck, this was it (shot in the first split and listed above as a mottled):
Regional Differences
A subspecies of the Mallard called the “Mexican Duck,” Anas platyrhynchos diazi, occurs in parts of Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Mexico. Both males and females closely resemble female Mallards, although the body color is somewhat darker than a typical female Mallard. Mexican Ducks were once thought to be a full species, but they hybridize extensively with typical Mallards in the northern parts of their range.
Rick wrote:I'd imagine the same could likely be said of mottleds and black ducks. Matters not a lick to me, was just an odd duck.
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 8 guests