Ecological Notes:
- 4 Elephant Seal on the main island
- The Male Beachmaster (Bernard), 2 Adult Females, and 1 weened Male “pup” (very large now!)
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- Traffic Jam at the ramp …… we’ll all just have a nap!
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- “I’m cool if you’re cool”
- The last pup had grown to almost double the size he was when I got here, and I had hoped to report he was doing well, but unfortunately the nature and the Beachmaster had other plans. The (female)pup passed suddenly about a week ago and was returned to the sea today. Samples were taken for analysis, including hopefully testing for DNA to check paternity.
- 1 California Sea Lion noted with rope entanglement. He is surprisingly active for the depth of the wound. Reported to the Marine Mammal hotline.
- On a more positive note, the Black Oystercatchers are paring off, and some Gulls are wondering around showing off nice clumps of grass they have collected to whoever will notice.
“See my stuff????”
Visitors:
- A couple of visits from the shorefront coordinator, delivering groceries, parcels, diesel fuel, and parts for repairs.
Facility Work:
- After a couple attempts to repair the existing connections from the outside line to the pump, it was decided to just replace and simplify the pipes ….. to a final success.
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- Lots of extra pieces and leaks!
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- Much neater ….. when we change the copper, the pump will be mounted on the tank properly.
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- Repaired the VHF Antenna on the main house, applied tape to hopefully stop it from vibrating the threads free in the wind.
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- comes off after repeated exposure to winds
DND events:
- On and off all week, except the weekend of course
Noted Vessel Traffic:
- Several Ecotourism vessels enjoying the sights and sounds of the reserve.
Responsible viewing and educating
- With the nicer weather, several kayaks and outrigger canoes have looped out around the reserve, experienced paddlers who all stayed out of the main channel in the reserve where currents can be strong.
Noted Infractions:
- Some private fishing very close to the reserve, but measurements with a laser rangefinder suggest they were just outside the 40M depth contour.
Weather Events:
- A mixture of winds, but mostly light days with mostly sun for the last couple days.
** 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: