Entremet Originally shared by Kam-Yung Soh "“Like most people in the US, I grew up knowing the words to this carol and even (shudder) singing them occasionally (singing is not a strong point of mine), but never really thought about what they meant, how the carol originated, or what birds were involved”, says Dr Rasmussen in email. So she decided to figure it out. Dr Rasmussen, who’s tied for third for the most bird discoveries in the world, is probably also the world’s foremost avian sleuth, due to her meticulous detective work a few years ago that uncovered the many ornithological thefts and records frauds in museums that were committed by eminent British ornithologist, Richard Meinertzhagen. But who would ever have thought that an old Christmas carol might also hold an avian mystery? “After all, it’s just a Christmas carol!” Dr Rasmussen points out." https://medium.com/@GrrlScientist/meet-the-real-birds-of-the-twelve-days-of-christmas-fame-grrlscientist-5a8bc09350c9
Hmm, the Wrightsville Beach camera is already down?
ReplyDeleteAppears so. Frying Pan Shoals looks right airish: journalnow.com - WATCH LIVE: Hurricane Florence from Frying Pan Tower off NC coast
ReplyDeleteDiamond Shoals is showing some big waves (no video, just data): ndbc.noaa.gov - NDBC - Station 41025 Recent Data
ReplyDeleteKeith reports a recent wind gust of 50 MPH in Oriental, water levels up 4+ FT (TownDock is underwater): https://towndock.net/
ReplyDeleteThat American flag flying on Frying Pan Tower is shredded now. It was in one piece earlier today.
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