In the Adirondacks, if the deer waited for the actual changes in the weather to hit, they would be chit out of luck. Barometric changes almost, if not always precede weather changes. Weather here, much like Alaska, can turn on a dime due to the influence of the High Peaks, more than Forty Mtns. in a relatively small area, ranging from 4,000 to 5,000 plus ft. At least here, as is the case throughout the world,drops or rises in barometric pressure precipitate weather conditions. Through evolution, which would include sensory receptors that even the biologists/scientists don't fully understand, { they have yet to find a deer that will " give up the goods " lol } animals much of the time know what's coming.
Frankly, I believe IMHO, it is ludicrous to suggest other wise.
Barometric issues is one of Mother natures " heads up ". I would think creatures, who's lives depend on it, will make the call, before the weather hits.or actual changes in the weather occur.
It is far from the Chicken and the egg issue.
Last edited by crokit; 07-21-2009 at 07:15 AM.