Equinoctial winds

Here's some trivia regarding the windy weather at this time of year: "Over the few weeks after the spring equinox, we get to notice the longer days (thanks in part to our switch to Daylight Saving), and there will be extra warmth reaching the southern ocean. This helps to activate the generally westerly quarter winds found there, and usually causes these winds to expand onto New Zealand producing fronts and squally winds. This period of “equinoctial gales” normally reaches its peak in October and November.". So now you know. Anyway it makes life interesting for the gulls and the few paddleboarders out on the waves. There's one of each in this one if you look closely. Thanks to steveng for hosting.