Third Series – Water Triple

Day Three brings us back to the Parrott's property and their technical ponds with a Water triple and the conclusion of the Third Series. The mat sits on the side of a large mound facing northwest. The conditions are a little clearer this morning and apart from waiting for the sun to rise, the visibility is good.

Bird One is a dead hen duck thrown from right to left landing 201 yards from the line. These guns throw the duck from the point of land to another point, then they retire behind two hay bales. The line to this bird takes the dog through two or three fingers of water.

Bird Two is in the middle. This bird is also a hen duck thrown left to right landing 287 yards from the line. These guns throw the duck than retire behind a hay bale at the base of a tree. The line to this bird has the dog crossing multiple fingers of water.

Bird Three, another hen duck flyer is located on the left side of the test. The gunners throw and shoot the hen with the bird landing approximately 220 yards from the line. The bird is shot out of the test.

This is a relatively flat field. The wind is currently blowing gently at the handler's back. The technical water covers the middle of the field with multiple fingers reaching out in different directions. There is also a heavy stick pond half way to the long bird located between the long and right hand birds. This test will take approximately 11-12 minutes per dog.

Right Retired – 201 yards

Middle Retired – 287 yards

Flyer – 220 yards

Diagram and Sketch by David Morrison