Ecological Notes:
- 4 Elephant Seals still in the grass area today, 2 adult females, 1 Juvenile Male, and 1 Male “pup” from this season. 1 more Adult female has left.
- The Juvenile Male has gotten very aggressive, and especially protective of any Female he is near.
- A couple of Great Blue Herons, and a couple Juvenile Eagles, have made several passes today, really upsetting the nesting gulls.
Great Blue Heron
Juvenile Bald Eagle
- Even though the goslings are different sizes, the 3 “families” of Canada Geese were grouped up today, perhaps for better protection.
Facility Work:
- Took advantage of the rain showers to clean windows and the solar panels
- Shut down the composting toilet system in the student building for the season.
Noted Vessel Traffic:
- 1 Ecotourism Vessel
Weather Events:
- Morning WSW winds, 10-15 knots shifting to WNW in the afternoon. Winds rose to 25-30 knots early evening. Cloudy with showers during the day, a few sunny breaks late afternoon.
** 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: