Wednesday, June 05, 2002
Good Evening
TEMPERATURE: Max. 12.4 C Min. 9.8 C Reset 11.1
MARINE LIFE: We have been gifted over the last few days with many Orca visits. Again, early this morning, a large pod of 9 or 10 Orcas moved past south Race Rocks. It was nice to see them without the whale watching boats for once, the whales look even more beautiful in the straits without an entourage of power boats. We have sited several Gull eggs over the last couple of days, hopefully we get some chics soon. The Bald Eagle was back again this afternoon, sending the Gulls up in a cloud of wings and deafening squawks It appears that the eagle only attempts to make a surprise kill and if unsuccessful leaves the harrassement of the other birds quickly.
Human Impact: The whale watching boats appeared quickly after the Orca sitings, probably from radio information of their presence. There was a total of 12 whale watching boats today, the majority arriving between 9am-11am. One fishing vessel was filmed during our live web cast speeding well within the reserve. The name and number of the boat was taken for further action. Second Nature was docked from 9am-Midday, it provided support for the live webcast to World Wildlife Fund Canada. The divers again entered the water around the docks, spending just over half an hour in the water.
posted by at 9:39 PM
TEMPERATURE: Max. 12.4 C Min. 9.8 C Reset 11.1
MARINE LIFE: We have been gifted over the last few days with many Orca visits. Again, early this morning, a large pod of 9 or 10 Orcas moved past south Race Rocks. It was nice to see them without the whale watching boats for once, the whales look even more beautiful in the straits without an entourage of power boats. We have sited several Gull eggs over the last couple of days, hopefully we get some chics soon. The Bald Eagle was back again this afternoon, sending the Gulls up in a cloud of wings and deafening squawks It appears that the eagle only attempts to make a surprise kill and if unsuccessful leaves the harrassement of the other birds quickly.
Human Impact: The whale watching boats appeared quickly after the Orca sitings, probably from radio information of their presence. There was a total of 12 whale watching boats today, the majority arriving between 9am-11am. One fishing vessel was filmed during our live web cast speeding well within the reserve. The name and number of the boat was taken for further action. Second Nature was docked from 9am-Midday, it provided support for the live webcast to World Wildlife Fund Canada. The divers again entered the water around the docks, spending just over half an hour in the water.
posted by at 9:39 PM
