Ecological Notes:
- 6 female Elephant Seals, 2 “pups” (looking about 150 – 200 Kilos now) …. half moved closer to the ramp to enjoy some cool dips in the water. They were observed rubbing their noses and heads on the underwater rocks to aid in moulting
- Another big influx of Pigeon Guillemots, and most Gull nest building
Cooling by the ramp
Visitors:
- 1 – Seafront Coordinator… Reviewing tomorrow’s student landing area with the new Eco Guardian
Facility Work:
- Door and trim painting, general tidying. Reset some of the fencing.
Noted Vessel Traffic:
- 1 Eco Tourism boat
- Reasonably close pass by a float plane, looked like sightseeing. No noticeable animal disturbance.
Feature Event:
- Wildlife Census (see additional post)
Spotting
Weather Events:
- Mostly sunny, with a mix of sun and clouds. Westerly winds, averaging 15 knots (28km) all day
** 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: