Despite the difficulties of dealing with the pup this week it has been a pleasure to have a group of 5 Pearson College students out here for project week. The students have been working on some creative projects, have helped with daily tasks of seawater measurements and boat counts and have helped with a few projects including moving driftwood, counting animals in the reserve, running the fire pump, breaking down and de-nailing crate wood, pumping diesel for the furnaces, and assisting with the pup rescue. We have been fortunate to have some really nice weather so they have spent lots of time outside appreciating this special place.
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- Garry talks to the students about Race Rocks history and biology
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- Animal census
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- Stacking driftwood
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- breaking down crate for fire wood
Animal Census-March 11
california sea lions: 7
stellar sea lions: 25
harbour seals: 25
elephant seal: 1
gulls: 107
cormorants: 59
Bl turnstone: 20
canada goose: 18
eagles: 3
Harlequin ducks: 10
Pigeon Guillemots: 23