The first day of winter will finally feel seasonally correct! A major cold front has swept through most of the country bringing blizzard conditions to much of the Midwest and sweeping cold, windy weather through the South. This is the break that many of us have waited for. Weather like this will push migratory birds around. Instead of hunting local birds, we will finally see some new birds over the next few days.
Snow covered fields in the Midwest will force even the hardiest of birds to move south below the snow line. If this front locks in over the next week or so, we could experience the best push of birds in over 3 years. Fronts arriving this early in the season often can be a good sign for the remainder of the season. Although much of the country has seen unseasonably warm temps so far, the predictions still call for colder weather. With Christmas right around the corner, it will be challenging to find time to get out. Hopefully, this is the beginning of a great season though. If you do get out, be safe. These colder temps and high winds are when accidents happen. Be prepared for the worst situations, as this is when hypothermia and frost bite occur.
Good luck and be safe as the duck season finally gets started!!!
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