Ecological Notes:
- As noted previously, there was a drop in all animals and birds during/after the storm surge, but they are starting to return
- No elephant seals have returned yet …. checking past blogs, this is not uncommon, but was still hoping there would be some here before I leave!
Facility Work:
- In addition to weekly battery electrolyte top ups, cleaned the tops of the batteries and did an extra mop up of the floor
- Due to heavy winds and rain from the north, and the old door still in place, the battery room flooded and needed a full mop out
- After an initial clean out, debris is starting to fill the boat ramp area again. Many logs rolled right over the jetty!
- Did a full strip down of the jetty electric fence for now
- Sticking as close to the proper times as possible, daily salinity and temperature readings adjusted to get safely out onto the jetty
DND events:
- One blast Monday morning
Noted Vessel Traffic:
- High winds kept boats out of the area
Feature Event:
- As there are ongoing concerns about the battery readings, I’ve gone to a hybrid running pattern……. leaving the system on “Auto” to avoid shutoffs from sudden low voltage readings, but shutting off and switching to “Manual” when the batteries reach 100% to avoid extending float charges (sometimes as long as 4-5 hours extra.)
- Consulting with technicians on further adjustments and battery corrections
Weather Events:
- Monday, December 16:
- Sky:Bright overcast with small clear spots
- Wind: N 20-25kts, dropping in the afternoon
- Sea: rippled, wind against tide chop north of reserve
- Temperature Low 4oC, High 8oC
- Sky:Bright overcast with small clear spots
- Tuesday, December 17:
- Sky: Foggy until mid-afternoon, clear and sunny to overcast, mix of cloud and sun by afternoon
- Wind:NE 5kts veering E to 35kts mid day, back to NE 10kts by evening
- Sea: 3 ft swells mid day, large swells rolling into the jetty area
- Temperature Low 4oC, High 9oC
- Sky: Foggy until mid-afternoon, clear and sunny to overcast, mix of cloud and sun by afternoon
- Wednesday, December 18:
- Sky:Clear overhead, some low cloud and mist in the distance,
- Wind: W gusts to 50kts early morning,dropping over the day to 10kts
- Sea: 2 ft chop, dropping to smooth by late afternoon
- Temperature Low 8oC, High 12oC
- Sky:Clear overhead, some low cloud and mist in the distance,
** Any wildlife photos taken at the furthest distance possible, and may be cropped to improve detail! **
Weather – Current:
http://www.victoriaweather.ca/current.php?id=72
Weather – Past: