Flocks of geese across the sky in early January was a harbinger of the 2024 mid-month Artic blast.

A week before the drop in temperatures, flocks of Canadian and Snow Geese dropped in creating a memorable sunset. Lots of free fertilizer being spread across the fields this month.

What a difference a week can make.

It looked like Santa left a few of his deer behind on January 1st!

Is that Prancer in the first game cam picture of 2024?

Lots of wildlife celebrating the cooler weather together these days.

But where are all the ducks from last year?

Absent from fields in our area are the ducks that were so plentiful last year. 

Most of the ducks around here these days are decoys. My thoughtful son-in-law continues providing a few ducks for my gumbo and dressing. Thanks Stewart!

I am also grateful for research being conducted into potential migration changes across our country. Farmers were the original conservations, and we appreciate all the support from hunters as well. Ducks Unlimited has been a great friend over the years.

I thought you might find this article interesting.

Source: https://realtree.com/duck-hunting/waterfowl-migrations-are-changing-heres-what-that-means-for-hunters

Hope you are all staying warm and safe during this frigid season.

You might want to give the January Recipe of the Month a try. There is nothing like hot soup on a cold rainy day!

It is amazing. Best cream of mushroom soup I have ever eaten. Enjoy!

I am thankful for the holiday cards, texts, calls, and in-person visits shared this season with family and friends.

The chilly, rainy, final days left this month might be a great time to share a hot bowl of soup with a friend to bring in the new year.

There is so much to be grateful for.

Wishing you a blessed 2024!

Karen

P.S. January Photos from the Cache River and fields below.