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Storm-Petrels: Myth and Reality
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BirdNote Daily
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BirdNote
Media Type |
audio
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Education
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Natural Sciences
Nature
Science
Publication Date |
Jan 17, 2025
Episode Duration |
00:01:42

Sailors once believed Wilson’s Storm-Petrels foretold a dangerous tempest. There might be a grain of truth: the tiny seabirds might find a little shelter from the gusts near a ship. Wilson’s Storm-Petrels are found in every ocean. When foraging, their feet patter across the surface, stirring up prey. Their fondness for feeding in cold, salty water could make them an indicator for changes in ocean conditions due to climate change.

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A tiny seabird once seen as a bad omen.

Sailors once believed Wilson’s Storm-Petrels foretold a dangerous tempest. There might be a grain of truth: the tiny seabirds might find a little shelter from the gusts near a ship. Wilson’s Storm-Petrels are found in every ocean. When foraging, their feet patter across the surface, stirring up prey. Their fondness for feeding in cold, salty water could make them an indicator for changes in ocean conditions due to climate change.

More info and transcript at BirdNote.org

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