Ecological Notes:
- 7 Elephant Seals between the grass area and in the water by the ramp throughout the day.
- Second, (and possibly third) Black Oyster Catcher nest located
Visitors:
- 2 boats brought 20 Students and 1 Instructor to do part of the Marine Biology Exam today. Lots of activity in the various areas of the inter-tidal zones
Rock Landing
Orientation
- Garry Fletcher and associate spending the night working on a media project.
- Shorefront Coordinator brought groceries and new printer
Noted Vessel Traffic:
- 2 EcoTour Boats demonstrating correct behavior at all times
- Several private vessels, also viewing wildlife. Some had slightly close initial approach, but all observed backing off at the slightest notice from the wildlife
Respectful Viewing (some compression effect from my lens, they ARE at an appropriate distance)
Noted Infractions:
- Unfortunately, most private vessels came up to speed too soon while in the reserve during departure, (some even still in between the various rocks on the north side) but no animal disturbance noticed …. still, there were collision risks and wake though.
- Photos taken after I noticed the behaviors. Behaviors started well before the photos
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- Up to speed well within the reserve
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- High Speed within the reserve
Weather Events:
- 10 – 15 knot westerly winds all day, sunny with fog patches, quite dense at times. Winds increasing to 25 knots in the evening, still westerly
** All 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: