Wow, had a great day today. Wave after wave coming from all directions.
I kicked about 50 ducks off the pond when I showed up and they were coming in until I left at 9:30. From daylight to the slowdown at 7:30 or 8, they seemed like they were on a gps course and really didn't turn for my calling or any of the guys around me. Then, at 9, the second attack started, but they seemed MUCH more interested in the pond and my spread. I had a few flare right over me while I was on a retrieve, and a few more as I was picking up the decoys. If my gun hadn't picked up a weed and jammed, I could have done even more damage.
Is this normal behavior? Seems like it would be better to just show up at 7:30 instead of o:dark if you were guaranteed the spot.
I also had my first chance to see a flock of 50+ swan take off from a pond - man, they make a racket getting airborne.