Wildlife notes:

The number of California gulls are increasing. They can’t blend into the crown with those dark wing tips and their yellow wellies.

California gulls

Two Caspian terns did a fly by and made a few rounds. I haven’t seen them in over two weeks.

Caspian terns

Facility work:

• cleaned solar panels
• topped up battery fluid levels
• battery maintenance/equalization charge

Vessels:

7 ecotourism, 1 private

Weather:

Cloudy until late afternoon. Moderate westerlies in the early morning, building to a strong breeze by 10:00 and gale force by early evening, peaking at 40 knots. Daytime temperatures: minimum 13, maximum 17 degrees.