Wildlife: The morning presented itself with the barking of sea lions on the north side, closer than expected. Looking out to see the new north electric fence lying on the ground and three pleased California sea lions lying on the fence line itself. Repairs undertaken. A pattern with the fence seems to be emerging.

First sighting of entangled Steller sea lion mentioned by previous Eco guardians. May be a female, with a weeping wound around the neck. Wary of humans.

Oyster catchers, black turnstones on eastern part of big island.

Facilities: Solar panels require cleaning every day. Surprised at how tenacious bird droppings can be, especially if the sun has had a chance to bake it on. Became very apparent when trying to clean the science building windows. Needed to use a razor blade scraper to get it off.

Vessels: Twenty one tour boats today. 15 humpback whale sightings. Two pelicans on south islands.