Ecological Notes:
- 6 Elephant Seals in the main grass area and at the boat ramp
- The female “pup” was found in the bay at the east side of the island. This was where the last departing female spent a few days before departing the area. There’s a deep area there with less current, and probably a good place to feed up before departing. She did have a few scrapes and cuts that I could see, but I didn’t want to get too close and inspect any further, as it is a rock area and a lot of work if I disturbed her and she decided to move.
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- On the Rocks, Eastern Bay
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- Maybe caught in last nights high tide storm (?)
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- Minor scrapes and cuts (long lens and extreme crop)
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- Minor scrapes and cuts (long lens and extreme crop)
- One very large Steller Sea Lion on the rock by the pier, really showing his size and dominance!
Steller Sea Lions can be 2 to 3 times the weight of California Sea Lions! (up to just over 1000 kilos or 2400 lbs.)
Being an “Eared” Seal, he can use his rotatable rear hips, to scratch the aforementioned external ear.
Noted Vessel Traffic:
- 2 Ecotourism boats and 2 private boats, all with good behavior and departures.
Weather Events:
- 15 – 20 knot westerly winds all day, increasing to 30 – 35 knots in the evening. Some haze with sunny skies. Slight swell and chop, again, increasing in the evening.
** All 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: