Mark Gilchrist is out in the North Kent Marshes, created by the Thames Estuary and the River Medway, and where London Mayor Boris Johnson wants to build the 'Boris Island' fourth London airport. He is going duck shooting with a few friends between the tides. It's an early start and a boat ride to the muddy heaven - a place for waders and warm clothing. See how he gets on among some of Britain's best wildfowling.
Nick Horten of the Langstone And District Wildfowlers And Conservation Association demonstrates how to use mud pattens.
Mallard calling with Nick Horten of the Langstone and District Wildfowlers and Conservation Association.
Goose calling with Nick Horten of the Langstone and District Wildfowlers and Conservation Association.
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