Hunted quail today. Not near our pond, but not too far away. A coyote ran out in front of me. 8 shot doesn’t even roll them at 40 yards..
Still had a great day. Almost like the old days. Nothing like a Setter with a snoot full of bird scent.. I do not look forward to the day I can’t follow my bird dogs..

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12 yr old pond, 1 ac, 15' deep.
RES, YP, GS, FHM (no longer), HBG (decreasing), SMB, and HSB (only two have been seen in 5 yrs)
I think that's about all I should put in my little pond.
Otter attack in 2023.