Saturday, December 15, 2001

Good Evening
TEMPERATURE: Max. 7.0C — Min. 4.7C — Reset 6.9C — Rain 1.4 mm
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:08 PM

WEATHER: light winds all day,a nice break from the roaring westerly. It was nice to be able to hear the sea lions growling and barking again. Looks like we may be in for another stormy night judging from the swell that is starting to come in from the south east.Some of the Sea Lions on the east ridge are jumping into the water as the 3-4metre waves break over them while others are moving down the west side of the ridge to join a group of 14 California sea lions and the 2 Elephant Seals that have been hauled out all day.The Harbour seals are hauling out as the tide ebbs and unless disturbed will stay ‘high and dry’ until the tide comes in again.
–Today is the first day we have seen the large male elephant seal back on middle rock – ( see camera1- note added by Garry)
posted by Carol or Mike S at 4:37 PM

WEATHER: Sky Overcast — Vis. 15 Miles — Wind North East 9 Knots — Sea Rippled
posted by Carol or Mike S at 7:26 AM