When I stocked my first pond, about 25 years ago, the old man that I got the fish from told me "Boy, you'd better shoot every damn long billed bird that comes near these fish. If you don't you'll be back buying some more.". He's been dead for awhile. I don't remember his name but I haven't forgotten his advice.
I don't get very many but ML appears to be right in their flyway. I hope to never become a water turkey expert. I was feeding my fish a couple of years ago when a couple of them came by. I bet they circled for 10 minutes hoping I would leave. I didn't dare leave but bet it was tough on them.
