Ecoguardian Notes:
- (lack of photos due to no reliable internet, and running this through a phone hotspot) Will try to add photos later!
Ecological Notes:
- Many Sea Lions returned to the main island after the main storm, mostly on the east side of the island (although that may change as we now have strong NE winds)
- Noted a few injuries to Sea Lions, from minor head and body wounds, to one that looked like it had a badly damaged pec fin
Facility Work:
- Started fence repairs Sunday, only to have most of what was done blown/knocked down by Monday! 3Dprinting some more quick connectors for the wire tape
- Internet troubleshooting is ongoing, biggest direct effect is lack of Opticsre system to closely monitor the battery levels
- Topped up battery levels, and did Equalization charge
Noted Vessel Traffic:
- 2 highly skilled kayakers paddling around the reserve and “surfing” in the standing waves in the main channel. (I always do a quick assessment through the binoculars when I see an paddlers approaching the reserve.)
- Just a few Ecotour vessels through the reserve on Sunday while the conditions permitted tours
Weather Events:
- Yesterday (Sunday, November 06):
- Sky: High cloud, occasional sunny breaks
- Wind: Variable 5 – 10kts
- Sea: rippled to 2′ chop
- Temperature Low 5oC, High 8oC
- Sky: High cloud, occasional sunny breaks
- Today (Monday, November 07):
- Sky: Mid level overcast, water level view to the Olympic Peninsula
- Wind:N/NE 25-30kts, gust to 35kts
- Sea: 1 meter+ waves and chop
- Temperature Low 2oC, High 5oC … wind chill -2
- Sky: Mid level overcast, water level view to the Olympic Peninsula
** All 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: