The secrets of successful duck flighting

There is hardly a more exciting sound in the world of shooting than the rush of air through duck wings as they drop in at evening flight.

Every time I hear that tearing sound, my hackles rise and while waiting by a flightpond does not quite have the magic of a foreshore splash on a winter dusk, it’s still a thrilling experience. These are wild birds, so you never know what you are going to see and a blank is always a possibility, but there is much that you can do to maximise your chances.

Look after your pond

Ponds are an ephemeral habitat and, in the