Ecological Notes:

• 1 expecting female Elephant Seal … coming and going, still only coming as high as the ramp/ boat shed area
  
• Very small female Elephant Seal , green tag number L334 visiting occasionally … very skittish and nervous, especially when the sea lions are moved off the ramp
  
• In addition to a few Humpback Whales still in viewing distance, one did a rise only 5 meters off the jetty
• Removal of dead bird carcasses (mostly gulls)

Visitors:

• 1 supply drop off by the waterfront team
  
• High tides, winds, and swells have prevented the work crews from coming out

Facility Work:

• Fuel transfers, ensuring extra in the generator room as storms are coming again
  
• Topped up battery levels
• Daily fencing repairs. I got some new ribbon joiners that seem to be working well
• Combination of high tides and swells has kept the jetty pretty much awash most of the daytime hours
• Took advantage of rainy squalls to clean windows and solar panels

Noted Vessel Traffic:

• Although they are less frequent, still some Ecotourism vessels in the park daily
  

Weather Events:

• Thursday, November 14:
  • Sky: High cloud, with occasional clear periods
    
  • Wind: WSW 20 – 25 kts
    
  • Sea: Swells from the west to 1.5 metres
    
  • Temperature Low 8^oC, High 11^oC
• Friday, November 15:
  • Sky: mostly clear, high cloud and light mist in the distance
    
  • Wind:  Mostly N 5 kts
  • Sea: overall flat with a slight swell…residual wrap around swell in the pier area is very high though, swamping the entire pier on each swell
    
  • Temperature Low 1^oC (during the early morning N winds), High 8^oC
• Saturday, November 16:
  • Sky: High overcast, full visibility at water level. Light rain starting mid afternoon
  • Wind: ENE rising to 20kts in the early morning, veering to N and 10 – 20kts
    
  • Sea:  morning, calm with low underlying swell
    
  • Temperature Low 4^oC, High 8^oC
• Sunday, November 17:
  • Sky: Overcast, Heavy morning rain squalls
  • Wind: Westerly night winds, peaking at 40kts… dropping to 15 – 20 kts by morning
    
  • Sea:  morning, calm with low underlying swell
    
  • Temperature Low 4^oC, High 8^oC

** 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?