Duck observations

[beccrossee]

Tonight while mowing I saw the first 7 gadwalls of the fall. They flew over five minutes after sunset. I picked out the black rumps of three drakes. Local squealers got out of here the third week in September. I think a few wood ducks have joined the locals. They have begun to commute at sunset for the last two weeks. Local woodies in my area are reluctant to fly and usually do so in the afternoon (10-4). Blue wings have thinned out ,but I'm sure there some more coming.