RE: new york...estrous in the a.m. around next weekend
I've noticed a ton of nocturnal activity, and I think it was due to the temps (at least in my area) going from pretty cold (frost) to highs in the low 60's this weekend.
Every night on the drive home, I could see deer in the fields, after dark. I think they really are waiting until darkness to move with the relative heat. Hopefully this weekend will be better.