Not much boat activity today aside from the usual commercial freighters
Had some technicians come out to look at upgrading the internet routers for the island which is exciting. Lots of upgrades happening lately to the energy systems here which will greatly reduce the amount of fuel needed to burn everyday to keep things running out here.
Ecological
The pups continue to grow and get bigger by the day.
Lots of eagles and harbour seals on the south east rocks still.
also Kyle, Jeff and Jake brought some new batteries for the battery bank that keeps this island powered, had to start up the crane and maneuver around a stubborn elephant seal to get the batteries where they needed to be
Ecological
The pup is doing well and so are all the other elephant seals
Wind: light breezes throughout the day, 4-11 knots
Sky: overcast this morning then cleared up a bit by late afternoon
Water: mostly calm, a bit choppy at times
Boats/Visitors
The usual commercial freighter and barge traffic
Garry and a friend came out for the annual christmas bird count
Ecological
Two of the younger male elephant seals got into a fight/chase with the larger of the two dominating until Bernard (the biggest of the 5 males currently on the island) stepped in and sent them both on the run. With the females heading this way soon it may prove to be a bloody new year with the males fighting for dominance.
Large group of oyster catchers, 18-20 strong, hanging around the south west end of the island.
Didn’t see any canada geese today for the first time in a while.
Garry’s friend pointed out some harlequin ducks in the water I hadn’t noticed.
One of the elephant seal pups looks like an older male may have attacked it. It’s head and back are covered with lacerations and gouges.
