Storm after Storm

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Ecoguardian  Notes:

  • (lack of photos due to no reliable  internet, and running this through a phone hotspot) Will try to add photos later!

Ecological Notes:

  • Many Sea Lions returned to the main island after the main storm, mostly on the east side of the island (although that may change as we now have strong NE winds)
  • Noted a few injuries to Sea Lions, from minor head and body wounds, to one that looked like it had a badly damaged pec fin

Facility Work:

  • Started fence repairs Sunday, only to have most of what was done blown/knocked down by Monday! 3Dprinting some more quick connectors for the wire tape
  • Internet troubleshooting is ongoing, biggest direct effect is lack of Opticsre system to closely monitor the battery levels
  • Topped up battery levels, and did Equalization charge

Noted Vessel Traffic:

  • 2 highly skilled kayakers paddling around the reserve and “surfing” in the standing waves in the main channel. (I always do a quick assessment through the binoculars when I see an paddlers approaching the reserve.)
  • Just a few Ecotour vessels through the reserve on Sunday while the conditions permitted tours

Weather Events:

  • Yesterday (Sunday, November 06):
    • Sky: High cloud, occasional sunny breaks
    • Wind: Variable 5 – 10kts
    • Sea: rippled to 2′ chop
    • Temperature Low 5oC, High 8oC
  • Today (Monday,  November 07):
    • Sky: Mid level overcast, water level view to the Olympic Peninsula
    • Wind:N/NE 25-30kts, gust to 35kts
    • Sea: 1 meter+ waves and chop
    • Temperature Low  2oC, High  5oC … wind chill -2

 

** All wildlife 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:

http://www.victoriaweather.ca/station.php?