Ecological Happenings
- A Stormy day on the Rock with Gale force winds and large swell running.
- Sea lions rode out the winds in the ocean swells, rafting together in large moving masses or surfing in groups.
- The two Bull Eseals stayed on the island.
Marine Vessels
- Navy vessel on manoeuvres outside the reserve.
- Accompanying Navy helicopters flying out from the ship over the reserve at night.
Maintenance
- Some driftwood cleared from the boat launch ramp after the winds dropped.
- Camera 2 re-set. Further investigation needed to resolve the network problem.
Other
- Number of animals in the reserve was affected by the storm (and maybe the counting too due to conditions!).
Census Count
Sea Lion | 135 |
Harbour Seal | 4 |
Elephant Seal | 2 |
Cormorant | 37 |
Gull | 212 |
Sparrows | 2 |
Surfbirds | 3 |
Oyster Catcher | 10 |
Black Turnstone | 28 |
Raven | 2 |
Spotted during the week | |
Bald Eagle (Adult/Immature) | 2/8 |
Sparrows | 5 |
Surfbirds | 12 |
Oyster Catcher | 18 |
Black Turnstone | 12 |
Harlequin Duck | 18 |
Canadian Geese | 3 |
Bufflehead | 1 |
Whales (Humpback) | 2 |