Really hit the ground running this time! Many things going on at the same time, as well as getting myself re situated in the ecological reserve!
Ecological Notes:
- California Sealions taking over any area available to them. The Steller Sealions pretty much keep to the outer edges and off-island rocks
California Sealions wanting to hold their ground
- Now 4 Elephant Seals working their way up the ramp towards the grass area. Looks like an almost mature Male, a fully mature female, and 2 sub-adults. They’re all a little timid, so I’m giving them lots of space.
3 Elephant Seals, just before the male showed up (the sealions are not impressed)
- Also 1 large male I can hear frequently but can’t find, (maybe he is staying in the water and circling the island as he bellows in the evening.)
Visitors:
- Various contractors working on replacing windows.
Facility Work:
- Window replacements on the main house, and soon proceeding to the student building as well.
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- Hard at it
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- Kitchen window
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- Just need paint
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- Picture window
- New toilet in the student building!
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- The new Head
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- Fully Vented
- New electric fencing from the power building, around past the outside of the lighthouse, then back to the corner of the main house. Really important as there were up to 300 California Sealions between the student house and the lighthouse, totally blocking off access to the power building (until they were persuaded to leave, but would return the minute the coast was clear)
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- Before the fencing
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- Before the fencing
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- After fencing
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- Respecting the fence
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- Respecting the fence
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- Fences at work
Noted Vessel Traffic:
- Many Ecotourism vessels and private vessels enjoying the sights, sounds, and smells of the Race Rocks Ecological Reserve this time of year.
Feature Event:
- Canadian Coast Guard checked in with us, as they kept a watchful eye on the smoke level and direction from the freighter at Constance Bank that had a fire in some of it’s containers.
Weather Events:
- A varied week, ending in 2 days of stormy weather with strong winds (up to 50 Knots), and swells from the southeast.
** 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: