The teal deal

I often find myself pondering over my tide table, satellite maps, drone footage and the weather forecast to plan expeditions on to the foreshore throughout the season. I am always looking for those little pockets where I can set an ambush in the hope of catching a duck or two off guard. Early season can be a little hit and miss, but as we roll into October the opportunities can often become more fruitful.

So, with a dull, breezy overcast day forecast and a late morning tide predicted, I thought to head out in search of resident mallard or any early migratory wigeon.

Leisurely start

Late morning tides are leisurely compared with the early morning ones associated with most wildfowling.