Ecological Notes:
- 1 Male Elephant Seal, spent most of this hot sunny day in the water around the boat ramp. I conferred with the Waterfront Coordinator, and this is not one of the two males who was here this winter, but has been out here before.
Taking it cool
Visitors:
- The Waterfront Coordinator came out today, to deliver 2 loads of fresh water, and helped work on the water system.
Facility Work:
- Drained, cleaned and rinsed the freshwater tank. then refilled with fresh water brought over by boat.
- Cleaning and prepping the wooden stairs at the student house for new preservative.
Noted Vessel Traffic:
- Several commercial and private vessels in the reserve today, sightseeing, and diving.
Noted Infractions:
- 2 private vessels went through the main channel at high speed.
Weather Events:
- Westerly winds overnight shifted to primarily southerly winds at about 10 knots for the day. Calm seas and warm sunny skies.Winds returned to westerly in the evening.
** 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: