> 
> For the Mallard, with the death occurring while
> hunting season was still
> going on, that bird could have been carrying shot of
> some kind, leaving it
> especially weakened.  But for the Ring-neck, the
> bird looked in great health
> during the day yesterday.  I doubt that it had been
> a gunner's target - but
> it was just as dead this morning.  Does anyone want
> to comment on or venture
> a guess as to the causes of these deaths?
> 

I don't think hunters hunts where there are ice all
over the water, do they??    They are very active when
water are clear and waterfowl are abundant. Especially
that time Danny and I witness half dozen hunters fired
off several rounds few weeks ago at Horsehead. 

I haven't see any hunters or heard any rounds since
the day the temp drop to the teens and water
completely frozen over. 


      Kevin Graff
      Jarrettsville, MD & Ocean City, MD
      


		
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