With a SW wind gusting to 28 kts, a max temp of 9.7°C, towering white clouds & occasional light showers, yesterday was a fine day to begin a survey on south beach.
At 9:45 am, during a bright burst of rain, a full #rainbow developed…
With a SW wind gusting to 28 kts, a max temp of 9.7°C, towering white clouds & occasional light showers, yesterday was a fine day to begin a survey on south beach.
At 9:45 am, during a bright burst of rain, a full #rainbow developed…
Photo Zoe Lucas. #SableIsland #NorthAtlantic #Atlanticcanada #SableIslandwx #sciart #rosemorrisonmusic #artistinresidence
Photo Zoe Lucas. #SableIsland #NorthAtlantic #Atlanticcanada #SableIslandwx #sciart #rosemorrisonmusic #artistinresidence
On June 21, Summer Solstice, an Indigo Bunting turned up near the Sable Island Station, a burst of blue to celebrate the day with the longest period of daylight in our Northern Hemisphere. It was a warm & clear day with a max temp of 15°C … 🧵(1/2)
On June 21, Summer Solstice, an Indigo Bunting turned up near the Sable Island Station, a burst of blue to celebrate the day with the longest period of daylight in our Northern Hemisphere. It was a warm & clear day with a max temp of 15°C … 🧵(1/2)
During the storm last Sunday and Monday, high waves swept over the berm and flooded the Sandy Plain. Today the flooding had diminished leaving shallow patches of water gleaming and rippled by a 10 kt southwesterly wind… (⅓🧵)...
During the storm last Sunday and Monday, high waves swept over the berm and flooded the Sandy Plain. Today the flooding had diminished leaving shallow patches of water gleaming and rippled by a 10 kt southwesterly wind… (⅓🧵)...
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It was a clear & breezy day on #SableIsland, with a max temp of 14.5°C & SW wind gusting to 25 knots. After strolling a few kilometres westward along north beach, the bay stallion stopped to scratch & rub on the root end ….(1/3🧵) #SableIslandwx #NSwx
It was a clear & breezy day on #SableIsland, with a max temp of 14.5°C & SW wind gusting to 25 knots. After strolling a few kilometres westward along north beach, the bay stallion stopped to scratch & rub on the root end ….(1/3🧵) #SableIslandwx #NSwx
Yesterday was sunny, with a max temp of 20.7°C and a refreshing southwesterly gusting to 21-25 kts. After rolling on a bare patch of ground near a freshwater pond, a #SableIsland stallion is shaking the sand out of his long, thick mane. Photo Zoe Lucas…
Yesterday was sunny, with a max temp of 20.7°C and a refreshing southwesterly gusting to 21-25 kts. After rolling on a bare patch of ground near a freshwater pond, a #SableIsland stallion is shaking the sand out of his long, thick mane. Photo Zoe Lucas…
It’s windy today – WNW gusting to >50 kts – & there’s a lot of sand blowing about. But in patches sheltered by the tall beach grass, strawberry leaves contribute to the island’s seasonal palette….
It’s windy today – WNW gusting to >50 kts – & there’s a lot of sand blowing about. But in patches sheltered by the tall beach grass, strawberry leaves contribute to the island’s seasonal palette….
On September 25, the max temperature was 18.8°C, with a 17 kt southerly wind. A family band of eight was resting at the edge of a freshwater pond just west of West Light. (1/2🧵) … #SableIslandwx #NSwx #wildhorses #wildhorsesofSable
On September 25, the max temperature was 18.8°C, with a 17 kt southerly wind. A family band of eight was resting at the edge of a freshwater pond just west of West Light. (1/2🧵) … #SableIslandwx #NSwx #wildhorses #wildhorsesofSable
Today was mild (max temperature 16.4°C), overcast, and calm. During the afternoon the wind dropped to 3-5 kts, hardly a breath of a breeze to ripple the water. (⅓🧵...)
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#SableIslandwx #NSwx …
Today was mild (max temperature 16.4°C), overcast, and calm. During the afternoon the wind dropped to 3-5 kts, hardly a breath of a breeze to ripple the water. (⅓🧵...)
#SableIsland #NorthAtlantic
#SableIslandwx #NSwx …
The wide south beach, where the fixed-wing aircraft usually lands, was flooded during the last storm when big waves swept over the berm. The flooding (seen here at 6:50 am this morning) can persist for a few days or weeks, or drain off ....
The wide south beach, where the fixed-wing aircraft usually lands, was flooded during the last storm when big waves swept over the berm. The flooding (seen here at 6:50 am this morning) can persist for a few days or weeks, or drain off ....
On September 27, the max temp was 20.4°C, with a 19 kt NW wind. A family band of four (a stallion, two mares & a foal), & two males, were grazing in & around the shallow pond….(1/5🧵).... #SableIslandwx #NSwx
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On September 27, the max temp was 20.4°C, with a 19 kt NW wind. A family band of four (a stallion, two mares & a foal), & two males, were grazing in & around the shallow pond….(1/5🧵).... #SableIslandwx #NSwx
#wildhorses #wildhorsesofSable
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21 years ago today, an 8-year-old band stallion, stood resting in the sunshine on a relatively calm winter afternoon - 15 kt southerly breeze, 3°C. The beach grass, …
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21 years ago today, an 8-year-old band stallion, stood resting in the sunshine on a relatively calm winter afternoon - 15 kt southerly breeze, 3°C. The beach grass, …
Yesterday was sunny, with a SW breeze & max temp 17.3°C – the warmest day so far this year. Along south beach, where Grey Seals were in the water, the younger seals were more curious than their elders & approached for a look … 🧵1/2
Yesterday was sunny, with a SW breeze & max temp 17.3°C – the warmest day so far this year. Along south beach, where Grey Seals were in the water, the younger seals were more curious than their elders & approached for a look … 🧵1/2
With storm winds of >50 kts this morning & continuing 40 kts with bursts of heavy rain & clouds of blowing sand, it has been a day to focus on studio work…. #NorthAtlantic #storm
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With storm winds of >50 kts this morning & continuing 40 kts with bursts of heavy rain & clouds of blowing sand, it has been a day to focus on studio work…. #NorthAtlantic #storm
#SableIslandwx #NSwx #artistinresidence @rosemorrisonmusic
On #SableIsland the morning dawned through a thick fog that is forecast to persist for the rest of the day. So far, the max temp: 14.4°C with a SW breeze peaking at 18 kts.
In the fog, the many colours of Sable's landscape ….(½🧵) 🌎
#NorthAtlantic
#SableIslandwx #NSwx
On #SableIsland the morning dawned through a thick fog that is forecast to persist for the rest of the day. So far, the max temp: 14.4°C with a SW breeze peaking at 18 kts.
In the fog, the many colours of Sable's landscape ….(½🧵) 🌎
#NorthAtlantic
#SableIslandwx #NSwx
Today was pleasant with a light SW breeze of 5-10 kts, & a max temp of 8.4°C. A band stallion, strolling eastward, stopped at driftwood tree trunk on the north beach for a general scratching session – legs, …
Today was pleasant with a light SW breeze of 5-10 kts, & a max temp of 8.4°C. A band stallion, strolling eastward, stopped at driftwood tree trunk on the north beach for a general scratching session – legs, …
With a NW wind gusting to 23 kts, heavy, broken cloud, & a max temp of 6.2°C, today was the chilliest so far this fall. A family band of four Sable Island horses stand resting in a marram field. Although the lower parts of the leaves …
With a NW wind gusting to 23 kts, heavy, broken cloud, & a max temp of 6.2°C, today was the chilliest so far this fall. A family band of four Sable Island horses stand resting in a marram field. Although the lower parts of the leaves …
Waves coming in along Sable Island’s north beach. This morning on this small section of shoreline, there’s nothing visible washing ashore, no seaweed, driftwood, feathers, bones, bottles, or #plasticdebris …
Waves coming in along Sable Island’s north beach. This morning on this small section of shoreline, there’s nothing visible washing ashore, no seaweed, driftwood, feathers, bones, bottles, or #plasticdebris …
Last night, a view from the top of a high north beach dune. It was cooler yesterday with max temp 19.6°C. The wind was picking up & gusting to 22 kts SE.
Photo Zoe Lucas.
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Last night, a view from the top of a high north beach dune. It was cooler yesterday with max temp 19.6°C. The wind was picking up & gusting to 22 kts SE.
Photo Zoe Lucas.
#SableIsland #NorthAtlantic
#sunset #SableIslandwx #NSwx
#sableislandnpr #parkscanada
At 5:15 am several days ago, the base of a rainbow seemed to be a column of colours near the building that once served as the office & operations centre for the weather and research programs of the #MeteorologicalServiceofCanada…🧵1/3
At 5:15 am several days ago, the base of a rainbow seemed to be a column of colours near the building that once served as the office & operations centre for the weather and research programs of the #MeteorologicalServiceofCanada…🧵1/3
Sunrise along the north beach with a rising tide. Mostly clear sky, 8°C. Compared with the past few days, the wind is lighter, NW 16kts & forecast to diminish all day.
Photo Zoe Lucas.
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#parkscanada #SableIslandnpr
Sunrise along the north beach with a rising tide. Mostly clear sky, 8°C. Compared with the past few days, the wind is lighter, NW 16kts & forecast to diminish all day.
Photo Zoe Lucas.
#sunrise #SableIslandwx #nswx #NorthAtlantic
#parkscanada #SableIslandnpr
During the past week very windy conditions (ranging from 35 - >50 kts) have alternated with days of mostly calm, 0 - 5 kts. Shown here in gloomy but still weather, there’s hardly enough breeze to ripple the surface …
During the past week very windy conditions (ranging from 35 - >50 kts) have alternated with days of mostly calm, 0 - 5 kts. Shown here in gloomy but still weather, there’s hardly enough breeze to ripple the surface …
Yesterday’s weather was sunny & spring-like with a mostly S wind & a max temp13.7°C. This freshwater pond was named for the Blue Flag Iris (Iris versicolour) that was once abundant here…. (🧵1/3)
Yesterday’s weather was sunny & spring-like with a mostly S wind & a max temp13.7°C. This freshwater pond was named for the Blue Flag Iris (Iris versicolour) that was once abundant here…. (🧵1/3)
Today Sable Island was breezy & chilly with max temp 10.2°C & a NW wind gusting to 21 kts, but sunny all day.
Over the years, with winds constantly moving sand, several of the island’s bald dunes have slowly migrated southwards… 🧵1/2
Today Sable Island was breezy & chilly with max temp 10.2°C & a NW wind gusting to 21 kts, but sunny all day.
Over the years, with winds constantly moving sand, several of the island’s bald dunes have slowly migrated southwards… 🧵1/2