another El-Nino confirmed
Posted: Mon May 13, 2002 8:09 am
go to www.weather.com and catch up on the latest.... cooler and wetter for the southeast... warmer and dryer in the north.. not good for the ducks...
judge jb
judge jb
Well JB, that's definitely cause for concern, but don't despair......yet.
If memory serves me correctly (or at all), the Fall-flight began an up-turn in '97....AND we enjoyed some pretty 'ducky' weather over here in the eastern part of the state despite the 'promise' of El Nino-like symptoms. [img]images/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gif[/img]
According to the report in the link, this El Nino event is not expected to be as significant as the one in '97. (Truth is, I have about as much faith in weather forecasts as I do in Greenhead22's SEC pre-season picks [img]images/smiles/icon_razz.gif[/img]......or any of his picks, for that matter). [img]images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]BWAAAHAHAhahaha!! [img]images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]
I think it also helps to realize that there's a multitude of other influences on duck production besides weather patterns, although water does seem to be the most important ingredient.
I'm particularly encouraged by the recent rain/snowfall up North. Although it may not be enough....it's better than nothing. Let's just hope for the best. Thanks for sharing the link. [img]images/smiles/icon_wink.gif[/img]
[ May 13, 2002: Message edited by: Anatidae ]