Here's an interesting METAR related by LTC Nicole Mitchell, ANG, and formerly a Hurricane Hunter Aerial Weather Reconnaissance Officer.
"I'm BEYOND jealous.
One thing weather observers report is runway conditions that could impact a landing...most often "wet runway" or a visibility issue.
One of my Guard team is in Antarctica right now, & a colleague of his got to report a penguin on the runway in an official obs a couple days ago.
Too Cool! 🐧
Here's the obs for those who can read METAR.
SPECI NZWD 192025Z 00000KT 1600 BR FEW002 SCT010 BKN200 M06/M07 A2889
RMK PENGUIN ON SKIWAY SLP782 SDG/HDP"