Best combination of ear protection and face mask for duck hunting?

Seems like I cannot get it right. I wear a face mask that protects my ears some, and when I put in electric noise canceling buds the mask blocks a lot of the sound and defeats the purpose of the electric part.

I am young and can tell my hearing is going down hill, I hunt ducks about 30 times a year, and it seems I can never get the right combo of ear protection, but also being able to hear the birds fly. Any tips?
 
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