Pursuing ducks on the foreshore is one of my favourite forms of fieldsports. The thrill of the chase is exciting, and each outing on the saltings will result in different outcomes and experiences. As much as I love using decoys to tip the scales in my favour, I do enjoy a good flight or two travelling light and intercepting the birds using fieldcraft and minimal equipment.
Flightlines and ducky destinations
Setting up in the right location is key to success, as there isn’t the lure of decoys to pull passing birds if you aren’t in the right spot. The two rules of thumb are either to set
