Ecological Notes:
- Was able to witness and photograph the birth of an elephant seal, right from the kitchen window! Nicknamed “Boxer” by Greg, as it was born on Boxing Day. More photos to follow in a later post.
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- First Breath
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- First Mom Sniff
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- First Portrait
- As exciting as this was, hoping for more Elephant Seal to show up. In the past 2-3 years, there have been from 4 to 7 here at this time of year, but right now, these are the only 2.
- A couple distant Humpback Whale blows in the distance.
- 2 Ravens have been around since the 26th
Facility Work:
- Fuel transfers and top ups
- Battery Maintenance
- Basic furnace maintenance, and had to reset and prime the fuel pump.
Noted Vessel Traffic:
- The odd Eco-tourism vessel visiting the reserve
Weather Events:
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- Mixed weather and wind directions, scattered rain showers
- Storm winds up to 45 knots from the west on the evening of the 27th
- Tower weather electronics are still down, so wind numbers are estimates.
** 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: