More memories of the eclipse

Total Eclipse

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I went to a newly formed Toastmasters International group called travelmasters. One of the prepared speeches started with memories of the eclipse. This year the speaker saw a partial eclipse from his area. Those in the New Jersey and New York area saw more.

India

He had previously been to see an eeclipse in India. He was with a local society which was studying wildlife. They went to the forest to see the effect the eclipse would have on animals, incects and birds. They were looking at bats and monkeys. 

Prepare For Dark & Cold

As the eclipse progressed over half an hour the sky grew darker. You need a torch to get around in the dark. 

As it got dark, the weather grew chillier. So this year he was prepared for the drop in temperature and took a jacket.

Camera Ready\

You have your camera ready. Not just for the sky and the eclipse. Also for the reactions on the ground. Your astonished friends. 

Animal Reactions

But also the wildlie. As the sky grew darker during the daytime, which was unusual, the animals stopped foraging for food and hunting and went back to their homes, their burrows, or nests. For their own safety? To protect their amilies. For comfort. I dont suppose they even thought about it. Just instinct.

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