Ecological Happenings

• A Stormy day on the Rock with Gale force winds and large swell running.
• Sea lions rode out the winds in the ocean swells, rafting together in large moving masses or surfing in groups.
• The two Bull Eseals stayed on the island.

Marine Vessels

• Navy vessel on manoeuvres outside the reserve.
• Accompanying Navy helicopters flying out from the ship over the reserve at night.

Maintenance

• Some driftwood cleared from the boat launch ramp after the winds dropped.
• Camera 2 re-set. Further investigation needed to resolve the network problem.

Other

• Number of animals in the reserve was affected by the storm (and maybe the counting too due to conditions!).

Census Count

Thayer’s gulls hunkered down

Surfs Up

Catching a wave

No Landings today!

Elephant seal hiding from the storm

Black oystercatchers