Starlight on indigo is a pre-dawn waterfowling spectacle

  • SKY MAGIC--Whether the wait is for sunrise sandhill cranes, or mallards or geese, the interval from night to dawn brings nature's masterpiece of colors and shading sufficient to leave one awestruck and mindful of the Maker of these wonders. (Photo by Jim Steiert)
    SKY MAGIC--Whether the wait is for sunrise sandhill cranes, or mallards or geese, the interval from night to dawn brings nature's masterpiece of colors and shading sufficient to leave one awestruck and mindful of the Maker of these wonders. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

    Duck and goose hunting is of common practical necessity a pursuit involving early morning rituals. Rising long before the sun makes its appearance in the east, driving to the lake or field by headlights, and setting decoys in what seems, at first, pitch darkness, are all requisite.

    Bear with me on this. Perhaps it’s just me, but a penetrating impression of cold darkness often comes, particularly wh…