Thurs 12 October Allen & ilka Olsen, Eco Guardians 6 –13 Oct 2023
Fog 0700—Foghorn began sounding at 1000

Allen cleaned windows again in order to be able to observe. Next, checked fence line and righted supports, etc. No errant sealions, yet. Sent observation of branded sealions to US researchers. Noticed a single Varied thrush. Blubber Boy still sleeping in preferred spot; the other elephant sea outside fence seems to not have moved in 24 hrs—small
female? Only two ecotour vessels in am; numerous in pm. Jetty fence down so had to disturb sealions. Allen made repairs. Further observation of sealion behaviour: Steller’s roar; Ca bark—cacophony of vocalization day and night.
Massive mature males are tolerant, even tender, with youngster’s antics (possible offspring?). Youngsters playful in & out of water honing skills. All ages communal stacked side by side or draped & entangled; a few solitary.