One of the reasons for doing a weekly census is to put down in writing the numbers of mammals and birds that are actually in the reserve. This gives us the opportunity to compare the results, not simply rely on … Continue reading
From the moment light touched the surface of the ocean there seemed to be excitement around me. 6:55 I stood on the end of the jetty finishing up our daily salinity and temperature readings, I looked out just to see … Continue reading
Ecological Notes: 5 Elephant Seals The Beachmaster (Bernard) has left the island, most likely for one more big feed before molting 2 Adult females, both starting their molt 2 new (to me) animals here, either very large pups, or small … Continue reading
Ecological Notes: River otter spotted on main island Animal Tracking and Injuries: California sea lion entangled neck Elephant seal pups: 4 moulting Elephant seal female: 2 moulting Weather Events: Wind and rain Weather– Current: http://www.victoriaweather.ca/current.php?id=72 Weather–Past: http://www.victoriaweather.ca/station.php?id=72
Visitors: DFO was here today looking for the entangled California sea lion. Unfortunately they could not spot the animal. Weather– Current: http://www.victoriaweather.ca/current.php?id=72 Weather–Past: http://www.victoriaweather.ca/station.php?id=72
Weather: Sky overcast Visibility 1-10 NM – intermittent fog with a consistent layer of wildfire smoke Wind 5-15 knots W Calm water, rippled surface Visitors/Traffic: One contractor visited the island yesterday, along with Greg and Lawrence the day previous. Minimal … Continue reading
Weather: Visibility 10 NM Sky overcast Wind 5-10 knots SW Sea state: calm Temperature 21°C Visitors/Marine Traffic: Today Laura visited to do some surveying of intertidal species Greg did not come to land, as the tide was very low (jetty … Continue reading
Weather: Visibility 10 NM this morning, 15+ NM this afternoon Sky overcast in morning but clear this afternoon Wind 20-30 knots NW-NE Sea state: white caps (.25m), fast moving ripples Visitors/Boats: Greg and Nick on Monday Greg and Nick on … Continue reading
We are happy to be back on Race Rocks surrounded by the animals again. A big thanks to Nick for leaving things in excellent shape! Weather: Visibility: 10+ NM (Victoria Clear) Wind: 10-15 knots NW Water calm Sky overcast Visitors/Boats: … Continue reading
Wind: Yesterday 5-15 knots W to N; Today 0-18 knots SW to E Sea State: up to 1 m chop Visibility: 10-15 NM Sky: overcast with light rain this evening Temperature: 8-9 C Atmospheric CO2: 412.75 ppm (recorded by NOAA at Mauna Loa Observatory, Hawaii) The … Continue reading