The water must feel relatively warm to these wintering sea birds. On days when the air temperatures get down to near zero, they throw the water up onto the bodies, and frequently dip their heads into it, sure signs that the 37 degree Fahrenheit water, actually feels warm to them.
Today's conditions: Wind at 15-25 knots, gusting the 35 knots. Air temp 25 F., Water temp 37 F.; Windchill: about 2 above to -10.
mature Common Eider drake, North Atlantic, wind 15-25 knots, gusting the 35 knots. Air temp 25 F., Water temp 37 F.
The water must feel relatively warm to these wintering sea birds. On days when the air temperatures get down to near zero, they throw the water up onto the bodies, and frequently dip their heads into it, sure signs that the water feels warm to them.
Common Eider male, North Atlantic, wind 15-25 knots, gusting the 35 knots. Air temp 25 F., Water temp 37 F.
The water must feel relatively warm to these wintering sea birds. On days when the air temperatures get down to near zero, they throw the water up onto the bodies, and frequently dip their heads into it, sure signs that the water feels warm to them.
