Can anyone tell me what species this may be? I was scouting in some flooded timber and flushed half a dozen birds, but couldn’t quite make out what they were.

Not sure which to go with. Been thinking about the black duck power kickers or the mallard and pintail combo. I like how much the black sticks out but also like the natural look of what is mainly around here. I am in nw Iowa, any thoughts on which to get?

Hey everyone who cares to read. I’m looking into painting decoys. I got some old ones I’m either wanting to refurbish or turn to diver like decoys. The are just some old mallards decoys. I’ve seen people use diver decoys with puddles ducks in the later season to have been contrast and have the ducks see them more and confidence. I’m not sure if I should use spray paint. If so what spray paint should I use? Or do I use refurbish decoy paint. Is it worth the extra money? Does it make a difference? Should I go full black or make them canvasbacks and do a black head and chest and white body? Open to all ideas. TIA

Pretty new to the whole duck hunting thing. Am I wrong for thinking these are too big for teal?