Ecological Notes:

• Two humpback whales passed through Middle Channel, just north of the main island, yesterday morning.
• Yesterday afternoon’s high of 27 ^oC was evident with many of the gulls panting in an effort to regulate their temperature.
• I am seeing more black turnstones, ruddy turnstones and surfbirds, especially congregating in the evenings in the east bay.
• See the photo gallery below for the ecological happenings from the past two days.

Weather:

• Yesterday (July 25):
  • Sky: Partly cloudy
  • Wind: E 6-11 kts
  • Sea: Rippled
  • Temperature Low 12 ^oC, High 27 ^oC
• Today (July 26):
  • Sky: Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: Variable 1-19 kts
  • Sea: rippled
  • Temperature Low 17 ^oC, High 25 ^oC

Visitors:

• Greg came from Pearson College today to deliver supplies.

Facility Work:

• Scrubbed and squeegeed solar panels, routine tidying and checking infrastructure around the island.

Vessel Traffic:

• Many Canadian and American ecotour boats have been nearby and heading through the waters of the ecological reserve.

Here are photo highlights from the past two days. Click on the photos for larger views and captions.