Wood and log season

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Ecological Notes:

  • Still no Elephant Seals hauled out
  • Many Sea lions here, but behaviour seems a bit different. Normally the California Sea Lions are pretty chill, but they all seem really jumpy, suggesting maybe many of these are not regulars here. I’ve also had 3 very aggressive encounters, where they see me coming and charge towards me. 
  • Really important to always stay on your toes and assume nothing!

 

  • A resurgence of Oyster Catchers as well, pairing off and picking there own little territories.
  • Many Eagles present each morning, leaving remains of successful hunts on gulls.

Visitors:

  • Students for Pearson College came for short visit, and working on Ocean Temperature and Salinity readings.
  • Supply, fuel, and propane deliveries. Weather and other logistics prevented the large fuel tank delivery of diesel, so it was delivered in Jerry cans.

Facility Work:

  • Weather permitting, near daily cleanup of the dirftwood and logs at the boat ramp and pier area. This is important to keep clear for deliveries and potential emergencies
  • As the weather has warmed up, there is less use of electricity, allowing the return to running the generator normally only once a day now. Also easier for the wood stove to keep the main area of the house warm in the evening

Noted Vessel Traffic:

  • Vessels from 2 Eco-Tourism spent time in the reserve with attendees from the Tourism Victoria IMPACT program. Included was a visit to Lester B. Pearson College, and marine observations in the area. https://www.tourismvictoria.com/impact/day-impact
  • Eco-Tourism vessels continue to visit the reserve
  • Educational programs  with Eaglewing Tours also visit the reserve almost daily

Weather Events:

  • Tuesday, January 23:
    • Sky: Fog in the morning, giving way to high overcast mid day, a couple periods of very little rain sprinkles
    • Wind: Rotating through the compass, most 0-5kts, a little peak in the afternoon of W 15kts
    • Sea: Light ripple all day
    • Temperature Low 8.1oC, High 9.6oC
  • Saturday, February 04:
    • Sky: High overcast, occasional brief rain showers
    • Wind: N 20-25kts early morning, dropping gradually to N 5kts by evening
    • Sea:  light chop
    • Temperature Low 7.5oC, High 9.6oC

 

 

** 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?