Ecological Notes:
- As the California Sealion numbers decrease, I’m noting more Steller Sealions on the main island. They are a lot more skittish to my movements around though.
Wary of any movement on land …
Keeping an eye on me
- Still lots of juvenile Bald Eagles on the island, primarily in the mornings.
Juvenile Bald Eagle, scanning the water from a good perch
More Gull remains
- At least 3 Humpback whales seen to the southwest of race about 2 miles out, more blows in the distance.
Facility Work:
- Temporary fix to the generator room door, awaiting new handle to install.
- Repaired and re-installed the top of the VHF antennae on the main house.
- Repaired and re-attached the vent hose on the Natures Head in the main house.
- Hauled out more drifting wood and serviced the chainsaw after cutting through some hardwood logs.
- Rebuilt and reinforced some old sawhorses to use when cutting smaller firewood.
Noted Vessel Traffic:
- 2 private vessels and 4 Ecotourism vessels enjoying the sights and sounds of the ecological reserve.
Weather Events:
- Westerly winds of 5 – 10 knots. did a quick rotation around past north, becoming easterly for a brief period before noon, but returned to westerly after that. Clear skies in the morning gave way to overcast by mid afternoon. Seas were flat calm all day.
** 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: