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Storm petrels live up to their name in rough weather
Original: I guess they call them storm petrels for a reason
Storm petrels, small seabirds long associated with rough seas, are being noted for appearing amid stormy conditions, reinforcing the origin of their name. Sailors historically named the birds after their habit of gathering near ships ahead of or during storms. Observers along the coast are remarking on the aptness of the name as the birds show up in bad weather.
Why now: Seabirds being spotted during stormy weather has prompted fresh interest in the storm petrel's fittingly dramatic name.
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- I guess they call them storm petrels for a reason · capeandislands.org
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