I took ill last week, and left the reserve for 4 days. The generator system was set to auto, and the island was visited once to do a fuel drop off and top up the generator tank.

Ecological Notes:

• Although i reported little disturbance during the DND blasting, the last day was larger blasts on the southern most point, the by the next day, virtually all the Steller Seas Lions that have been hauling out on the north side of the main rock (next to the pier) have moved to the southern side of the main rock
  
• Lots of juvenile and adult Bald Eagles visit each morning, actively chasing birds, while still scanning the sea for fish

Facility Work:

• While eco-guardian was away, the generator was run on Auto. It manages the batteries differently that way, and we will analyze the results.
  
• Fuel delivery to the island, transfer and topping up of the gen tank

DND events:

• some blasting early in the cycle
  

Noted Vessel Traffic:

• Ecotourism and private vessels
  

Weather Events:

• Friday, December 06:
  • Sky: Overcast with light showers in the evening
    
  • Wind: N 10-15 kts, veering to NE by afternoon
    
  • Sea: rippled to 2′ chop
  • Temperature Low 3^oC, High 8^oC
• Saturday, December 07:
  • Sky: Overcast with heavy rain squalls in the morning, giving way so clear periods in the afternoon
    
  • Wind: low S early morning, veering to W 25-30 kts during the day
    
  • Sea:  chop turning to light waves by afternoon
  • Temperature Low 3^oC, High 7^oC
• Sunday, December 08:
  • Sky: Foggy until mid-afternoon, clear and sunny to overcast
  • Wind: W/WSW 16-37 kts
  • Sea:  light chop turning to high waves by evening
  • Temperature Low 4^oC, High 9^oC

Weather – Current:

http://www.victoriaweather.ca/current.php?id=72

Weather – Past:

http://www.victoriaweather.ca/station.php?