The pup has shed its umbilical cord. It is feeding well and spends time squirming around, stretching, rolling and exploring its flippers and scratching. The placenta is still intact. I watched a raven show some interest but mom sent it off with a big bellow.

It was another glorious day. Today I’ve posted some photos of the scenery and other inhabitants, not just the elephant seals on this fine sunny day.

California sea lion by the Jetty

Crocus flowers closing in the setting sun

Facility work

I had intended to do the animal census today but the generator auto started this morning. I changed my focus to energy consuming endeavors instead.

• ran the desalinator, produced 652 L of fresh water
• ran the electric log splitter
• stacked firewood

Visitors

A group of 14 students, the marine biology instructor and seafront staff were on the island today for a short visit.

Vessels

Ecotourism: 2
Private: 1

Weather

Clear skies. Winds light to gentle northeasterlies. Daytime temperature 3 to 8 degrees.