Post #1814822
2026-04-20 21:09 UTC
Today I learned that the German name for a gannet (the bird) is "Basstölpel" - and that they're named after the Bass Rock in Scotland, which has a huge breeding colony of these magnificent creatures.
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basst%C3%B6lpel
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@deegeetee@mastodon.scot 2026-04-20 22:02
@sunpig that's one of my favourite "fun facts". I will tell it to anyone who's listening... and many who aren't. 🙂