Canvasbacks

*Bird Dog* ^(Premo) · 01-18-2007, 09:06 PM

I have not seen any Canvasbacks yet this year on the bay.
Anyone seen any, duck hunters or bird watchers?

gumby · 01-19-2007, 05:11 AM

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I have not seen any Canvasbacks yet this year on the bay.
Anyone seen any, duck hunters or bird watchers?

We killed 4 Saturday on the Wicomico. There were two bunches flying around with about 250 birds in each one. From what I've heard, you can almost walk across the rafts of them and blackheads in front of Drift Inn.

Wickedwrench · 01-19-2007, 05:56 AM

We have seen canvasbacks in large flocks on the Potomac but have yet to bag any. So far it's been a dipper/whistler/blackhead fest out there. I'm hoping this cold snap we got this week will push a few more quality ducks down our way. They used to bait the cans in at the Evan's seafood pier years ago, but I don't know if they bother anymore.

On another note, we had a flock of about 200 snow geese buzz our heads last week. Never in my life have I seen that many together on this side of the bay. Maybe a sign of good things to come.

Fubar · 01-19-2007, 06:35 AM

I've got 2 Can decoys in my livingroom-wanna look at em?

gumby · 01-19-2007, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Wickedwrench

We have seen canvasbacks in large flocks on the Potomac but have yet to bag any. So far it's been a dipper/whistler/blackhead fest out there. I'm hoping this cold snap we got this week will push a few more quality ducks down our way. They used to bait the cans in at the Evan's seafood pier years ago, but I don't know if they bother anymore.

On another note, we had a flock of about 200 snow geese buzz our heads last week. Never in my life have I seen that many together on this side of the bay. Maybe a sign of good things to come.

Where in the Potomac are you seeing the blackheads and whistlers?? I've seen nothing but dippers, scoters, ruddys, and cormorants. I haven't been in the Potomac for 2 weeks. Have they just come in??

Wickedwrench · 01-19-2007, 10:23 AM

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Where in the Potomac are you seeing the blackheads and whistlers?? I've seen nothing but dippers, scoters, ruddys, and cormorants. I haven't been in the Potomac for 2 weeks. Have they just come in??

On the Virginia side around Cole's Point.

gumby · 01-19-2007, 01:31 PM

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On the Virginia side around Cole's Point.

Figures. The bastages won't go anywhere near St. Clements Office.

Wickedwrench · 01-19-2007, 03:53 PM

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Figures. The bastages won't go anywhere near St. Clements Office.

At this rate the good ducks aren't going to have to come this far south this year.

*Bird Dog* ^(Premo) · 01-19-2007, 05:58 PM

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At this rate the good ducks aren't going to have to come this far south this year.

I think the weather has been to nice and they are staying up in the Northern part of the Bay.

01-18-2007, 09:06 PM	#1
Bird Dog ^(Premo) Bird Dog Member Since: Aug 2006 Location: Chesapeake Bay Posts: 1,729	Canvasbacks I have not seen any Canvasbacks yet this year on the bay. Anyone seen any, duck hunters or bird watchers? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook Last edited by Bird Dog; 01-18-2007 at 09:08 PM.
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01-19-2007, 05:56 AM	#3
Wickedwrench Stubborn and opinionated Member Since: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,593	We have seen canvasbacks in large flocks on the Potomac but have yet to bag any. So far it's been a dipper/whistler/blackhead fest out there. I'm hoping this cold snap we got this week will push a few more quality ducks down our way. They used to bait the cans in at the Evan's seafood pier years ago, but I don't know if they bother anymore. On another note, we had a flock of about 200 snow geese buzz our heads last week. Never in my life have I seen that many together on this side of the bay. Maybe a sign of good things to come. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook
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Fubar Look my ass glows! Member Since: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,024	I've got 2 Can decoys in my livingroom-wanna look at em? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook __________________ Having to take care of a dog made me hold on to the last trace of decency and self-worth I had in me. "I'm not a tree-hugging person, but we can't keep using the bay like a slop jar." The American Indians found out what happens when you don't control immigration. 3 prescriptions solves all-Sodium Pentothal, Pancuronium Bromide, and Potassium Chloride. Administered in quick succession.
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