Wildlife

Looking out the west window at 730am, caught a glimpse of four orcas surfacing near middle rock on an ebb tide. They were later observed on the south side of the main island. Very quiet and little time at the surface. Last observed at 830 am.

Another branded California sea lion seen in the jetty.

Life and death are always close when so many animals live in such a small area, particularly fledgling sea gulls. One with a broken leg and another with head injuries noted.

Facility work

• One of the reoccurring themes here are the two fences, the north and south, with there own power supplies. Given the size of sea lions it is rather impressive that this thin ribbon of electric fence holds the seal lions in place at all. It is the wonder of positive punishment and intermittent reinforcement. That said, daily repairs are integral to the fence’s continuing success.
• Solar panels cleaned and water temp and salinity taken. Today’s were 31. 8 ppt salinity and temperature of 10.8 C
• Assisted Richard in adding diesel fuel to tanks in the two residences and the 100 litre tidy tank in the generator building, in preparation for fall weather. Furnace still only needed to take the chill away in the morning.

Weather: Overcast to foggy to sunny to foggy at 5:00pm.

Vessels: 16 tour boats, 2 private

Branded CSL X2