254 less Sea Lions

Ecological Happenings

  • Weather conditions worsen as the brunt of the storms come through. Large swell, with larger forecast for tomorrow.
  • Two Ravens have been hanging around the reserve over the  last couple of days. Seen again today near Camera 5.
  • Juvenile  Bald Eagle hanging about the island this afternoon as. Bird species have moved closer to the main island with the change in weather.
  • There are currently 254 less Sea Lions in the reserve. This change has taken place over the last week.

Maintenance

  • Attempt to install the new water pump in the keepers house. This has been a task requiring time and research. While water is still not running, we are working on it!
  • With hours of daylight diminishing, generator use on the island has increased.

No marine vessels or visitors today

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Animal Census

Steller Sea Lion 496
California Sea Lion 361
Harbour Seal 0
Elephant Seal 6
Cormorant 146
Gull 742
Black Turnstone 12
Canada Goose 22
Raven 2
Spotted during the week
Marbled Godwit 2
Bald Eagle 3
Whale 4
Killdeer 5
Harlequin Duck 19
Green Winged Teal 2
Snow bunting 1
Sparrows 13