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Offline Colin

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My first Widgeon Drake
« on: December 18, 2013, 10:02:35 PM »
Not a huge accomplishment but since I got skunked yesterday and actually got some birds to decoy and jump today I'm very pleased.

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Re: My first Widgeon Drake
« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2013, 10:07:03 PM »
Ahhh wigeon one of my favorites.
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Re: My first Widgeon Drake
« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2013, 10:12:05 PM »
The bald pate.  Whats not to love about them?  Great job!

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Re: My first Widgeon Drake
« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2013, 10:15:35 PM »
Pretty bird. Congrats.
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Re: My first Widgeon Drake
« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2013, 11:27:07 PM »
Very nice!  Congrat's on your first Widgeon.

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Re: My first Widgeon Drake
« Reply #5 on: December 19, 2013, 08:44:18 PM »
I believe the first of anything is a real trophy. Right on.  :tup:
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Re: My first Widgeon Drake
« Reply #6 on: December 20, 2013, 05:29:01 PM »
Great job man they are cool looking birds.

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Re: My first Widgeon Drake
« Reply #7 on: December 20, 2013, 05:33:15 PM »
Good looking bird! I haven't seen many in that plumage so far this season. He's nice and colored up!

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Re: My first Widgeon Drake
« Reply #8 on: December 20, 2013, 05:35:58 PM »
That's great bird, congrats.
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