Blessed with another day of sunshine on the rocks. The wind hasn’t let up yet, but it was more manageable to be outside for longer periods today. Little pup has moved herself to the opposite side of the island, now hanging out by the woodpile near the crane on the North end while the adult female elephant seal takes her usual spot near the flagpole. A large male Steller sea lion has been hanging out with the California sea lions near the jetty haulout – he is massive, taking up the space of 2 or 3 California sea lions. But they don’t seem to mind him, all still piling on to the same rocks.
Male Steller Sea Lion amongst California Sea Lions
Facility work
- Cleaned solar panels
- Filled battery fluids
- Seawater sample
- Compost
Weather
- Wind: 12-23kts NW
- Mostly sunny
- Air temp: 7C
- Sea state: 1-2ft chop in the morning, calm afternoon