Today we were fortunate to spot a pair of (I think) Swansons/Chestnut toucans. I must say that they are bigger in person, and bigger than many of the local songbirds. We were able to observe the pair snacking on a fruit tree for a few minuets by the station dining hall. However, as one of the station managers explained, a Toucan would never eat fruit loops. They like fruit but they prefer it sour, not sweet, so Toucan Sam and his nephews are either an elaborate government conspiracy, or an outright lie by the cereal corporations to sell us colored sugar.
Also I should take a moment to remember super mega ultra spider, a grand eight-legged beast who prowled our dwelling with regal grace. That is up until he prowled into our bunk room and was promptly obliterated with 100% deet and several shoes by my bunkmates. I have a picture somewhere, I will try to post a memorial tomorrow.
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