What started out as a very foggy morning turned into a blue sky and sunshine kind of day with an unbelievable sunset!
Today’s Animal Notes:
A large male Steller sea lion has been hauled out on the rocks near the jetty all day and he make the makes the California sea lions look tiny in comparison!
A female elephant seal spent the morning sunbathing in the water behind the student house. I think this may be the same one that’s been hauling out on the South Island. She’s yet to come ashore here though.
I spotted 3 harbour porpoises just outside the reserve this morning, I see so many back home in Vancouver so I’m surprised that this was the first time I’ve seen them here.
I came across a giant pacific octopus at low tide (deceased unfortunately) but it made a great meal for a young gull and an even better learning opportunity for the students that are currently on the island!
Finished the night off by watching the sunset with the blonder of the two new otters as it floated off the rocks behind the student house. (No photos, just enjoyed the moment).
Facility Work:
- Filled the cistern
Noted Vessel Traffic:
- One ecotourism vessel
- Two private vessels
Weather Events:
- Monday, March 18:
- Sky: Foggy morning, clear blue sky until sunset
- Wind: High of ESE 11 knots, Low of SE 1 knot
- Sea: Glassy all day long
- Temperature: Low 7oC, High 13oC
** 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: