A Bit Too Late Here In The Middle.

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Drove to Grafton today in hopes of viewing some eagles, but only saw around 10 or so. But what I was astounded with was raft after raft of Canvasbacks on the Mississippi. Quite a few Goldeneyes too, with a few Mallards out and about. I have hunted the Mississippi since the early 70's (rarely hunt it anymore) and have never seen more than a fraction of Cans as what I saw today. The majority was on the Illinois side near Piasa Harbour. Some near Maple Island on the Missouri side, and saw a big bunch in some open water in the Alton Pool on the Missouri side. Not a whole lot of Canadas, but did see 8 big Trumpeters in a field by Wilkes which is next to Marais Temps Claire CA. Oh well, all we can do is view around here. Headin to Lock&dam 25 tomorrow to warm up my spinning reels. Good luck to you Southern zoners!!!!