whistlers.......

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Dick Sargeant

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I was lucky enough to get a chance at a couple small flocks of these guys. Even though the wind was howling, after a couple went over, I started listening for them.........

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I have not gunned these little rockets but they are really strong in the air.
sarge
 
"One of the cool sounds in nature for sure, Sarge. You're getting good with that camera!"

Man, I'll second that! Great shots Sarge.
 
Dick, they are amazing. My first big drake I'll always remember. I shot him about 10 feet off the water and he dove stright in. He was under water about 10 seconds and when he surfaced, he was flying stright up. I got him on the second shot but it was phonominal to see. I didn't know a bird could do that.
 
Great shots Dick! I'll second Pete, my favorites too (along with buffies). I think I'm the only guy in town with a rig of a dozen, and I'm adding to it (not that you need that many, mind you). I've loved 'em ever since I was a kid and I remember the day my dad brought one home, all icy and a very tough-looking duck to me at the time. Since then, I've got so many memories of great hunts, and whistlers figure in most of them. Spring is finally in the air here (though you wouldn't think it today with the snowstorm we're having), and there were a few about on the small bit of open water on the river today. I agree - that sound is unmistakable and one of the integral parts of a duck season for me.

Thanks for sharing.
 
Sarge, Some of your best work with the camera so far. Incredible shots. Thank you for posting. Keep um coming.

Gary March
 
Sarge, Some of your best work with the camera so far. Incredible shots. Thank you for posting. Keep um coming.

Gary March


The kindness and help that you have provided has made all the difference ! Never dreamed I could get a few of these.
thanks ...
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One of the cool sounds in nature for sure, Sarge. You're getting good with that camera!

thanks Bob, never knew too much about these little guys..........now I know what I have heard out in the marsh once in a while.
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Dick, they are amazing. My first big drake I'll always remember. I shot him about 10 feet off the water and he dove stright in. He was under water about 10 seconds and when he surfaced, he was flying stright up. I got him on the second shot but it was phonominal to see. I didn't know a bird could do that.
Jeez Howard - good on you to get em on the second !
sarge
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Great shots Dick! I'll second Pete, my favorites too (along with buffies). I think I'm the only guy in town with a rig of a dozen, and I'm adding to it (not that you need that many, mind you). I've loved 'em ever since I was a kid and I remember the day my dad brought one home, all icy and a very tough-looking duck to me at the time. Since then, I've got so many memories of great hunts, and whistlers figure in most of them. Spring is finally in the air here (though you wouldn't think it today with the snowstorm we're having), and there were a few about on the small bit of open water on the river today. I agree - that sound is unmistakable and one of the integral parts of a duck season for me.

Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Nick - it's great to have those kind of memories. I imagine you gun some big water up there !
sarge
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