Author Topic: Bucket list Bird (Read 12069 times)

boneaddict · « **on:** December 30, 2018, 07:29:18 AM »

I know they arent that rare, but I havent seemed to be able to connect.

boneaddict · « **Reply #1 on:** December 30, 2018, 07:29:49 AM »

Bill W · « **Reply #2 on:** December 30, 2018, 08:57:31 AM »

they aren't rare but usually the colored up ones are down south.

Platensek-po · « **Reply #3 on:** December 30, 2018, 10:17:19 AM »

Those are some really nice pics of a gorgeous bird

boneaddict · « **Reply #4 on:** December 30, 2018, 11:26:04 AM »

Thank you!

Boss .300 winmag · « **Reply #5 on:** December 30, 2018, 11:36:56 AM »

Is that a Northern Shoveler?

HaydenHunter · « **Reply #6 on:** December 30, 2018, 12:39:53 PM »

Quote from: Boss .300 winmag on December 30, 2018, 11:36:56 AM

Is that a Northern Shoveler?

Yes, a.k.a. Spoonbill or Hollywood Mallard. A fully plumed drake is one of the most gorgeous puddle ducks in North America.

If you find yourself down in Northern California on a hunt there will be days where other than pintail (daily limit 2) the only birds working will be spoonies. Lots and lots of them.

Duck_Lover · « **Reply #7 on:** December 31, 2018, 04:30:24 PM »

In Sacramento valley I did not want to fill my limit with them even though they were decoying crazy. But It is always fun to kill them if you find someone to eat them!

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Bill W · « **Reply #8 on:** December 31, 2018, 07:14:23 PM »

saw a couple of colored up drake shovelers today as I was driving to some goose hunting.

Birdgetter · « **Reply #9 on:** January 22, 2019, 04:49:27 PM »

Same here! A colored up drake shoveler has always been a bucket list bird of mine. Finally got it done a couple weeks ago. Got three drakes but one had perfect plumage. A Barrows drake is a bird my brother has always wanted. It was very unexpected but we got both of our birds on the same hunt! They will definitely be taking up more space on the wall! I will try to get some pictures attached. I may need help in doing so but I'll give it a try first.

Birdgetter · « **Reply #10 on:** January 22, 2019, 05:00:21 PM »

I can't seem to get the pictures posted. If anyone could post them for me I'll send the pictures your way! Thanks

Stein · « **Reply #11 on:** January 22, 2019, 05:55:38 PM »

I shot one two years ago, it flew by a bit over head height and I could immediately tell what it was. Very cool bird to look at and it tasted good as well, or at least I don't remember it tasting bad. Looking back, I should have had it mounted as I haven't even seen one since then.

bowhunterforever · « **Reply #12 on:** January 22, 2019, 09:40:17 PM »

Pete112288 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 27, 2019, 10:57:24 PM »

I got a nice colored up one this year. I think it was November. Was the first real colored one I have gotten. There were 2 like that in a group of 5 that came in. I guess I didnt realize that getting a good colored one around here is that much of a challenge. I will take spoonies all day long, they make just as good of jerky as everything else.

Skyvalhunter · « **Reply #14 on:** January 28, 2019, 04:59:45 AM »

very nice where was this shot taken at?

kodiak10 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 28, 2019, 07:44:29 AM »

I got a spoonie hen this season and thought it tasted just fine. Sure, it wasn't a mallard, but they certainty aren't bad eating!

Birdgetter · « **Reply #16 on:** February 18, 2019, 05:14:13 PM »

Here are the two birds from earlier this year. Two bucket list birds on one hunt. Soon enough they will be headed down to Lane Wildlife Artistry!

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YoungFowler · « **Reply #17 on:** February 19, 2019, 08:10:50 PM »

Nice birds!

Big6bull · « **Reply #18 on:** March 28, 2019, 09:16:37 PM »

Ridgefield refuge is spoonbill capital. Can’t tell you how many limits of those “greenheads” I’ve shot down there. Some days it’s all i have seen

Pete112288 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 28, 2019, 10:23:15 PM »

The first full daily limit I hit in 2017 was over in the first 20 minutes because of a flock of those goofy things. haha. Their profile as they fly is so distinctive it makes me chuckle. A group came in real tight together. Couldnt have picked a single bird out if I wanted to. Knew what they were though, let a shot fly. 2 shots, 5 hen spoonies, hahaha. Picked up a couple widgeon 10 min later and was limited. Doubt I will ever leave for home with more birds than shots fired again

Gopackers · « **Reply #20 on:** April 17, 2019, 08:38:55 AM »

Another place that has Plumed out Drake Spoonies late season is the McNary NWR fee hunt area. Too bad this year it was closed for the last 35 days of the season due to the Government shutdown.

pjb3 · « **Reply #21 on:** June 13, 2019, 08:23:24 PM »

Drove to Saskatchewan Canada for bear hunting and they were everywhere in full color phase, bummer I broke my good camera

duckman18 · « **Reply #22 on:** July 23, 2019, 05:09:50 AM »

Would love to get a harli, drake spoon, red head, can

greenhead_killer · « **Reply #23 on:** July 23, 2019, 05:45:52 AM »

That hybrid is a stud. I’m hoping to whack one some time

EWUeagles · « **Reply #24 on:** July 25, 2019, 07:19:27 AM »

Quote from: greenhead_killer on July 23, 2019, 05:45:52 AM

That hybrid is a stud. I’m hoping to whack one some time

What hybrid?

Birdgetter · « **Reply #25 on:** July 25, 2019, 08:10:48 AM »

Are you talking about the Barrows?

Letmwork · « **Reply #26 on:** November 16, 2019, 05:23:56 PM »

Last weekend soap lake was covered in those hollywood ducks

Salmonmoocher12 · « **Reply #27 on:** November 17, 2019, 05:46:07 AM »

Quote from: Big6bull on March 28, 2019, 09:16:37 PM

Ridgefield refuge is spoonbill capital. Can’t tell you how many limits of those “greenheads” I’ve shot down there. Some days it’s all i have seen

For sure Ridgefield refuge is the spooner capital of WA. They lock up and come in with big ol smiles on there faces..

greenhead_killer · « **Reply #28 on:** November 17, 2019, 08:06:00 AM »

Quote from: EWUeagles on July 25, 2019, 07:19:27 AM

Quote from: greenhead_killer on July 23, 2019, 05:45:52 AM
That hybrid is a stud. I’m hoping to whack one some time

What hybrid?

oops. assumed the spoonie was but looks like either light not hitting it all the way or not fully plumed out. either way, nice bird. ive been after a plumed out drake for a long time

Buckewe · « **Reply #29 on:** November 19, 2019, 04:58:35 PM »

I have been after this one for 5 years. Flew over at 20 yards yesterday. To bad I was in the excavator.

nootkathorn · « **Reply #30 on:** December 15, 2019, 09:39:53 PM »

A Spoonie? We charge $5 to the blind fund for spoonies. Plenty in the snoqualmie valley.

Birdgetter · « **Reply #31 on:** December 21, 2019, 03:04:34 PM »

Quote from: greenhead_killer on November 17, 2019, 08:06:00 AM

Quote from: EWUeagles on July 25, 2019, 07:19:27 AM
Quote from: greenhead_killer on July 23, 2019, 05:45:52 AM
That hybrid is a stud. I’m hoping to whack one some time

What hybrid?
oops. assumed the spoonie was but looks like either light not hitting it all the way or not fully plumed out. either way, nice bird. ive been after a plumed out drake for a long time

Yah the light must not have been hitting it. If I remember I’ll post up a pic when I get it back.

greenhead_killer · « **Reply #32 on:** December 21, 2019, 05:22:06 PM »

stud bird

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