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TEMPERATURE: Max. 16.5 șC »» Min. 5.7 șC »» Reset 10.3 șC »» Hi - Low and Totals For April »» Hi 16.5 șC day 30 »» Low 3.1 șC day 08 »» Total Rain 61.7 mm »» No snow
MARINE LIFE: 3 bald eagles( 1 juvenile ) With the very low tide this morning it was a seafood buffet for the birds and otters.Watched two determined gulls try to drag a large fish carcass that looked like a ling cod, out of water on to the rocks.They worked at this for over 20 minutes to no avail.Suddenly out of the fog the young eagle landed 2-3 metres away from the gulls which moved out of the way. The big bird had little trouble getting the fish carcass up on the rocks where it had a better hold then spent about 15 minutes feeding, all the while the gulls were getting more brazen,moving closer to maybe take back the fish.Not about to share, the eagle took off towards the southeast rocks with the tail of the fish in it's talons and the fish head bouncing off the water surface several times before it was completely airborne. When the eagle had it's fill the gulls and crows moved in to scrounge what they could.
HUMAN INTERACTION: 2 Ecotour boats and 3 Pleasure craft through the reserve today.
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:18 PM

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WEATHER: Sky Partly Obscured »» Vis. 2 - 4 Miles Fog »» Wind West 11 Knots »» Sea Rippled
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:25 AM

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TEMPERATURE: Max. 15.7 șC »» Min. 7.3 șC »» Reset 12.7 șC
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:19 PM

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WEATHER: Sky Clear »» Vis 10 Miles »» Wind West 7 Knots »» Sea Rippled
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:25 AM

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TEMPERATURE: Max. 11.3 șC »» Min. 7.0 șC »» Reset 9.5 șC
MARINE LIFE: 2 mature, 1 juvenile bald eagle- still 3 geese. The eagles made several attempts to land on Gr. Race but the gulls are relentless.Another bright sunny day although the sea was quite choppy.
HUMAN INTERACTION: 5 ecotour boats and 2 pleasure craft through the reserve today.
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:14 PM

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WEATHER : Sky Clear »» Vis. 15 Miles »» Wind West 13 Knots »» Sea 1 Foot Chop
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:33 AM

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TEMPERATURE: Max. 12.1 șC »» Min. 5.9 șC »» Reset 10.1 șC »» Rain 0.8 mm
MARINE LIFE: 3 mature and 2 juvenile bald eagles today which were kept moving by the gulls and Oyster Catchers.Now that nesting season is getting closer the gulls are getting territorial and aggressive towards the eagles.One of the mature eagles landed by the chopper pad and was immediately the target of 20 or so gulls and a pair of very daring Oyster Catchers.The big bird ducked and snapped it's beak as the smaller birds dove at it time and time again,finally the eagle flew off to West Race followed by 10 or so gulls which circled the eagle a couple of times then returned to Gr. Race and things settled down until another eagles flew overhead.No other eagles landed as they were headed off as soon as they flew near.
HUMAN INTERACTION: we had 29 ecotour boats and 5 pleasure craft through the reserve today. There was a small pod of Orcas reported in the area of Albert Head and William Head and although it is too far to see the whales one could not miss the myriad of boats which accompanied, followed, pursued these whales for hours.The great, gleaming white cruise ship we could see docked in Victoria no doubt carried many tourists who enjoyed a 'whale watching tour,evidently this was the first of 21 visits by the liner- the season is just beginning but I am not ready for it.
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:03 PM

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WEATHER: Sky Part Cloudy »» Vis. 15 Miles »» Wind North West 3 Knots »» Sea Rippled
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:07 AM

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TEMPERATURE: Max. 11.0 șC »» Min. 6.7 șC »» Reset 6.9 șC »» Rain yes Rain 8.8 mm
MARINE LIFE: 2 mature and 1 juvenile bald eagles today looking a little bedraggled in the showers which were quite heavy at times.The 3 geese enjoyed the rain and the ensuing puddles.
HUMAN INTERACTION: 4 Ecotour boats and 1 Pleasure craft through the reserve today. The 2nd Nature was in with Garry, Laura and students for a field lab,unfortunately the rain put a damper on the scheduled outdoor webcast so as all good 'producers' Garry improvised.
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:03 PM

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WEATHER: Sky Overcast »» Vis 15 Mile »» Wind West 19 Knots »» Sea 2 - 3 Foot Chop
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:30 AM

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TEMPERATURE: Max. 11.9 șC »» Min. 4.7 șC »» Reset 9.0 șC
MARINE LIFE: 3 Bald Eagles -1 juvenile.The eagles left the reserve just after 17:00. We are back to 3 geese again,I'm surprised they haven't all left for 'greener pastures' now that the puddles they enjoyed so much have dried up but for a few slimy inches.Still only the one nest of Black Oyster Catcher eggs.
HUMAN INTERACTION: 5 Ecotour boats, 4 Pleasure craft. 2 of the pleasure craft were fishing in the reserve just after 13:00 but moved on with apologies after being advised of the MPA status. Picked up a drifting commercial crab trap off the east shore of Gr. Race and brought it in for disposal. This afternoon 2 College boats were in with Garry,Laura and students for a dive also Angus with Guests.
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:22 PM

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WEATHER: Sky Clear »» Vis. 15 Miles »» Wind North 3 Knots »» Sea Rippled
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:26 AM

Good Evening
TEMPERATURE: Max. 12.0 șC »» Min. 4.9 șC »» Reset 8.3 șC
MARINE LIFE: 1 mature Bald Eagle which arrived just before noon and was harassed as yesterday until it left about 14:45. Still the 3 geese at least until 16:20 when to great honking a 4th goose flew in from the east,from all appearances this was a reunion of sorts with much beak touching and neck waving. I guess the where's and why's will remain a mystery.
HUMAN INTERACTION: There were 5 Ecotour boats and 2 Pleasure craft through the reserve today which although not very sunny was a very pleasant spring day.
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:08 PM

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WEATHER: Sky Clear »» Vis. 15 Miles »» Wind Calm »» Sea Rippled
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:24 AM

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TEMPERATURE: Max. 11.0 șC »» Min. 7.1 șC »» Reset 8.8 șC »» Rain 0.4 mm
MARINE LIFE: 1 mature Bald Eagle. The gulls kept the big bird moving from rock to rock. Every time the eagle settled down the gulls, in groups of 5 or 6 heckled it until it flew off to another spot.Finally just after 14:00 the eagle took off towards Whirl Bay. Still 3 Geese, the loner follows the pair all around the island but if he gets any closer than 5 metres or so is driven back with much honking and neck waving.Checking the area just above the high tide line turned up 2 Black Oyster Catcher nests, which are really just depressions lined with pebbles and bits of shells and are about 20 cm across. The nest by the East Bay has 3 eggs but the nest on the north side just east of the winch house is empty -will check again tomorrow.
HUMAN INTERACTION: 5 Ecotour boats and 1 Pleasure craft through the reserve today.
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:15 PM

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WEATHER: Sky Clear »» Vis. 15 Miles »» Wind West 9 Knots »» Sea Rippled
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:21 AM

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TEMPERATURE: Max. 9.0 șC »» Min. 6.9 șC »» Reset 7.3 șC
MARINE LIFE: 1 immature bald eagle landed just east at the base of the tower about 09:30, but did not stay more than 10 minutes before making it's way over towards Bentinck Island. The wind picked up late morning and there really was not much animal activity as the westerly has been pretty constant at 45-51 knts.Most of the birds hunched down in hollows and behind clumps of grass.The 3 geese spent the day in the grass below the rock outcrop on the northeast of the island.Everything is coated with a thick layer of salt from the spray, hopefully the wind will ease off as forecasted by morning so we can clean the windows.
Needless to say there was no boat traffic today.
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:16 PM

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WEATHER: Sky Cloudy »» Vis. 15 Miles »» Wind West 25 - 30 Knots »» Sea 4 Foot Moderate - Low South Swell
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:21 AM

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TEMPERATURE: Max. 11.1 șC »» in. 7.3 șC »» Reset 8.7 șC
MARINE LIFE: 2 mature bald eagles today that spent most of the time on the southeast rocks making several flights around Gr. Race at twilight.Still 3 geese. Observed 7 pairs of Black Oyster Catchers spending considerable time in and around nesting areas but no eggs found as of yet.
HUMAN INTERACTION: 3 Ecotour boats and 5 pleasure craft through the reserve. 1 boat with divers off West Race and just off the north shore of Gr. Race. The weather deteriorated in the afternoon with the wind increasing to 30 knts. from the west,so far it has been a cool windy spring.
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:09 PM

Good Morning
WEATHER:Sky Cloudy »»Vis. 15 Miles »» Wind West 19 Knots »» Sea 2 - 3 Foot Chop
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:45 AM

Good evening from Chris and Jane.

We arrived this morning at 11:45 am and took over for Mike and Carol today. As we approached Race Rocks, we both commented on the flag being at half mast. Even on this small island, as on parliament hill and across the country, the symbol of loss was displayed for the four soldiers and their families. Our thoughts were with them.

WEATHER: Winds were at 10-15 knots, seas were rippled. Visibility was 10 miles. Clear skies.

MARINE LIFE: 3 bald eagles, two jeuveniles were seen on the south tip of great race. One adult on the cliff by the helipad. An adult was seen later in the day at the southern tip of great race, eating the catch of the day (salmon). Three Canada Geese were seen... two were a pair and located on the north eastern area of the island. The other was near the lighthouse. Some of the seagulls are starting to practice and display nesting behaviours. It looks like pairs are starting to form and courtship rituals are taking place. Two pairs of oyster catchers were seen. One on the north eastern side of the island and the other on the docks.

HUMAN INTERACTION: Six boats were fishing off of Rosedale Reef this morning. These were later seen further to the west of Rosedale Reef in the afternoon. They were checked on by a vessel from Fisheries and Oceans early in the afternoon. In the midafternoon, we observed one disabled vessel being towed back to Pedder Bay. One ecotour boat visited the area today and a few fishing vessels stopped on their way in and out to have a visit with the sea lions.

We are going to be returning back to Pearson College Campus at 20:00 hr after another great day on the rock!
Until next time,
Chris and Jane
posted by Chris Blondeau at 6:55 PM

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WEATHER: Sky Cloudy »» Vis. 15 Miles »» Wind 13 South West »» Sea 1 - 2 Foot Chop
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:39 AM

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TEMPERATURE: Max. 12.3 șC »» Min. 6.1 șC »» Reset 9.0 șC
MARINE LIFE:2 mature bald eagles again today, one arrived after 14:00. Still 3 geese, the one, is definitely an un-welcomed interloper as far as the pair are concerned. There have been several noisey,feather ruffling encounters but no injuries and the 'loner' is very persistent!
HUMAN INTERACTION: 5 pleasure craft and 2 ecotour boats today. 2nd Nature - student class about 2 hours. Another day of D.N.D. blasting and again most affected were the birds.The pigeon Guillemots took to the water with the first blast and did not return for the rest of the day.
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:04 PM

Good Morning
WEATHER: Sky Cloudy »» Vis 12 Miles »» Wind West 17Knots »» Sea 2 - 3 Foot Chop
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:30 AM

Good Evening
TEMPERATURE: Max. 11.5 șC »» Min. 5.7 șC »» Reset 8.5 șC »» No Rain :o)
MARINE LIFE: 2 mature bald eagles today, which spent the day flying between North and Southeast Rocks. Constantly on the alert because of the eagles, the birds were further upset by the ammunition detonations at the D.N.D. site.There were 4 sets of 3 blasts, with 2 minutes between each blast.Although there are not many sealions hauled out at this time of the year they were distubed to the extent that 6 went into the water. The birds take flight with each blast. The more energy they expend, the more food they require and they are coming into breeding season now, putting a greater demand on the birds energy requirements.There were 3 geese today,1 pair and a loner that follows the pair around the island, wonder what happened to the 4th goose?
HUMAN INTERACTION: 2nd Nature in twice, station boat 2 return trips to Pedder Bay. 2nd Nature went out to pleasure craft to advise fishers of the 'no fishing' guidelines in the reserve.
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:33 PM

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WEATHER: Sky Clear »» Vis. 15 Miles »» Wind West 3 Knots »» Sea Rippled
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:59 AM

Good Evening
TEMPERATURE: Max. 13.0 ș C »» Min. 4.9 șC »» Reset 10.0 șC »» Rain o.4 mm
MARINE LIFE: 1 immature bald eagle arrived at first light but flew off toward Whirl Bay just after 10:00.A little after 14:00, 1 mature Eagle flew overhead,landed on the most easterly point of the southeast rocks and is still there, no doubt near sunset it will make it's 'rounds' of Gr. Race and get the gulls agitated.The Harbour seals are gradually being floated off their haul-out spots as the tide rises.Most of them have been hauled out all day,and with dry fur, look like sun bleached logs scattered about the islands.Today was one of those spring days that you hate to see the sun go down,even with a colourful sunset!
HUMAN INTERACTION: 2 pleasure craft and 2 ecotour boats today. At 08:30 The Coast Guard helicopter landed one person to do some repairs in the tower ( fixing the rubber seal around the fog detector) The chopper returned 11:30 or so to return worker to Victoria Base. The 2nd Nature was in this morning with teachers and students for Bio. class.Finally, a nice day for an outdoor class.
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:29 PM

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WEATHER: Sky Cloudy »» Vis 15 Miles »» Wind South West 5 Knots »» Sea Rippled
posted by Carol or Mike S at 7:00 AM

Good Evening
WEATHER: Max. 9.1 șC »» Min. 4.9 șC »» Reset 6.1 șC »» Rain 4.4 mm
MARINE LIFE: 1 mature bald eagle, 2 pair geese. The eagle spent most of the day on the southeast rocks then near sunset flew over to the high point on the northwest ridge of Gr. Race.Every 15 minutes or so the eagle circled Gr. Race. The gulls and Oyster catchers all took to the air noisily, chasing the eagle first en masse, then breaking off into smaller groups of 7-8 gulls. The eagle returned to the ridge,but the gulls took 5 minutes or so to settle back down then all was quiet again for about 10 minutes until the eagle took flight again.This activity went on until it was almost dark and the eagle headed off towards Bentinck Island.The gulls have quite a number of distinctive calls that are associated with everything from courting to reacting to danger. It does not take long to recognize these various calls.
HUMAN INTERACTION: 4 ecotour boats and 1 pleasure craft through the reserve today.

posted by Carol or Mike S at 7:07 PM

Good Morning
WEATHER: Sky Overcast »» Vis. 12 Miles »» Light Rain »» Wind North 11 Knots »» Sea 2 Foot Chop »» Low West Swell
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:35 AM

Good Evening
TEMPERATURE: Max. 8.3 șC »» Min. 5.0 șC »» Reset 7.3 șC »» Rain 1.0 mm
MARINE LIFE: No Bald Eagles today but still 2 pair geese. The weather started out promising but by 9 am there was a fair swell in front of the dock.2 of the smaller elephant seals spent 45 minutes or so 'surfing' in the cresting waves. They then moved over to the east bay, floated about for awhile then hauled out for the rest of the day. They have moved about 7metres up from the water so expect they will stay there over night.The sea really started to build when the wind got up to 34knts.Great thundering 4-5 metre swells all around and great salty bursts of spray, especially in the area of the Rosedale reefs and the west side of Gr.Race. Everything is covered in salt -first order of the day for tomorrow will be window washing so hope the wind lets up.
HUMAN INTERACTION: 1 pleasure craft through the reserve. The 2nd Nature came out but with the low tide and sea swell, conditions made a landing at the dock impossible.
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:25 PM

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WEATHER: Sky Overcast »» Vis. 15 Miles »» Wind Calm »» Sea Rippled
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:33 AM

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TEMPERATURE: Max. 10.7 șC »» Min. 3.9 șC »» Reset 7.5 șC »» Rain 23.6 mm
MARINE LIFE: 1 immature Bald Eagle and just 2 pair of geese. Just after midnight the wind roared through here sounding like a freight train,I'm surprised any of the birds are still around! I don't know what the official top wind speed was but while I was watching the gage it was over 62 knts. we don't usually have such high winds in april but never take weather for granted.1 of the Elephant seals was hauled out in east bay. He must have moved over from Middle Rock during the night when the sea got up as he was there at first light and stayed all day.I always feel sorry for the birds when the weather is so windy and wet.
HUMAN INTERACTION: 2 tour boats through the MPA today, a wild, wet trip!
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:12 PM

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WEATHER: Sky Cloudy »» Vis 12 Miles »» Wind South West 30 Knots »» Sea 5 Foot Moderate
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:40 AM

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TEMPERATURE: Max. 14.0 șC »» Min. 7.0 șC »» Reset 10.1 șC »» 7.2 mm
MARINE LIFE: 1 immature Bald Eagle which spent most of the day on the ridge of the southeast rocks.4 pair of geese.6 large Northern Sealions were hauled out all day on the western slope of the southeast rocks and did not seem to mind the odd swell breaking over them.
HUMAN INTERACTION: 5 tour boats and 1 dive boat 'Michelle Diana'
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:09 PM

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WEATHER: Sky Cloudy »» Vis 15 Miles »» Wind West 25 G 30 »» Sea 4 - 5 Foot Moderate
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:43 AM

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TEMPERATURE: Max. 11.9 șC »» Min. 8.0 șC »» Reset 9.3 șC »» Rail 2.0 mm
MARINE LIFE: 3 Bald Eagles -1 mature. Started out the day with 2 pair of geese, near noon another 2 pair arrived. They spent most of the afternoon spread out around the island,then about 15:30 they all congregated near the shore of the little bay on the east side of Gr. Race.We think the pair that has been here the longest were the aggressors in trying to drive off all the other geese.The newcomers took to the water but were soon back to be chased off again ,this show went on for over an hour much honking,hissing and neck waving. When the threats didn't work the aggressor geese chased the others snapping at their tail feathers until they took flight.The gulls, not the least wary of the big birds, chimed in with much squawking. Finally the geese had enough and spread out over the island, the victors took to the pond by the back door. As much as we are enjoying the geese I don't think the island can support the food needs of 8 geese.
HUMAN INTERACTION: 1 pleasure craft though the reserve today.Just before noon, 2nd Nature in with Garry and biology students -webcast-intertidal.2nd Nature back about 15:00 for under water webcast.
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:18 PM

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WEATHER: Sky Overcast »» Vis 15 Miles »» Wind Calm »» Sea Rippled »» Occasional Ligt Rain Shower
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:32 AM

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TEMPERATURE: Max. 10.9 șC »» Min. 6.7 șC »» Reset 9.0 șC »» Rain 0.4 mm
MARINE LIFE: 5 Bald Eagles - 2 mature. Still 3 pair of geese, a lot of 'honking' and a few displays of aggression, mostly neck waving and hissing. Things quieted down as the pairs went off to other areas of Gr. Race.The gulls continue to spend most of the day in and around nesting areas but leave at nightfall, many spending the night on the chopper pad.
HUMAN INTERACTION: 3 Pleasure craft through the MPA. This afternoon 2nd Nature was out with Garry and students to do a live web cast with the divers.
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:40 PM

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WEATHER: Sky Overcast »» Vis 15 Miles »» Wind Nort East 11 Know »» Sea Rippled »» Occasional Brake
posted by Carol or Mike S at 7:08 AM

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WEATHER: Max 11șC »» Min 7.1șC »»Reset 8.9șC»» Rain 1.0 mm
MARINE LIFE: No Eagles today. We now have 3 pair of geese. 3 pair of Harlequin Ducks spent the afternoon in the east bay. The Oyster Catchers have started mating and so we will watch out for eggs.
HUMAN INTERACTION: 4 ecotour boats today. The 2nd Nature made 3 trips with fuel this morning and the station boat made a trip to Pedder Bay and back this afternoon.
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posted by Carol or Mike S at 7:23 PM

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WEATHER: Sky Overcast »» Vis 15 Miles »» Wind West 3 Knots »» Sea Rippled
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:31 AM

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TEMPERATURE: Max 10.0 șC »» Min. 6.1 șC »» Reset 8.0 șC »» Rain 3.6 mm
MARINE LIFE: 2 mature Bald Eagles today, the geese are still here, I am begining to wonder if they will nest here, usually by now they have moved inland.We hear the gulls morning,noon and night now.They are starting to get territorial and this precipitates many fights.As two gulls drag each other about the rest of them chime in with a lot of squawking, I can't decide whether it's encouragement or condemnation for such rowdy behavior,in any case it looks worse than it is and the results are usually no more than a few lost feathers. The Pigeon Guillemots continue to spent the morning ashore,taking flight en masse at the slightest hint of danger, they are very nervous birds and we take special care not to disturb them.
HUMAN INTERACTION: 6 ecotour boats and 2 pleasure craft through the MPA; 2 College boats with Garry,Chris and students for a dive - unfortunately there was a break in the interview cable so no live video.
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:38 PM

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WEATHER: Sky Overcast »» Vis. 12 Miles - Light Rain »» Wind North 7 Knots »» Sea Rippler
posted by Carol or Mike S at 7:07 AM

Good Evening
TEMPERATURE: Max. 10.3 șC »» Min. 3.1 șC »» Reset 9.3 șC »» Rain 0.4
MARINE LIFE: 3 Bald Eagles,2 mature. The eagles kept the gulls on alert most of the day flying back and forth over head. Usually the eagles will sit for hours at a time in one spot but today they were very active. The gulls are busy with their courtship displays -sometimes you can see them on camera 1 or check out the video clips in the archives -they are fun to watch except when they grab each other by the wing or tail for a drag along the ground.
HUMAN INTERACTION: 4 pleasure craft, 2 ecotour boats through the MPA today
posted by Carol or Mike S at 7:37 PM

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WEATER: Sky Part Cloudy »» Vis. 15 Miles »» Wind North 7 Knots »» Sea Rippled
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:32 AM

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TEMPERATURE: Max. 9.0 șC »» Min. 5.0 șC »» Reset 8.8 șC »» Rain 7.2 mm
MARINE LIFE:1 mature Bald eagle, 1 pair of geese! The geese met us at the dock when we returned, yet another trip re computer.It took us a while to bring the boat in as they just didn't want to move out of the way. When I turned the boat winch motor on they decided it was time to move onto the sidewalk but they were in no real hurry.
HUMAN INTERACTION: 2 ecotour boats, 3 pleasure craft and station boat through the MPA today.
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:38 PM

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WEATHER: Sky Cloudy »» Vis. 15 Miles »» Wind West 17 Knots »» Sea 2 - 3 Foot Modeate »» Occasional Rain Shower
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:40 AM

Good Evening
TEMPERATURE: Max. 10.1 șC »» Min. 5.9 șC »» Reset 7.2 șC »» Rain 0.5 mm
MARINE LIFE: 2 Bald Eagles, 1 mature. The pair of geese continue to roam the Island, they have a great time in the pond-need some rain soon as they have splashed most of the water out! There are still 10 or so Sealions, 4 large Northern Sealions are hauled out on the south side of the southeast rocks.Without the elephant seals it is very quiet except when the gulls are stirred up by the eagles flying over the island.
HUMAN INTERACTION: 4 pleasure craft through the MPA ( on their way to the halibut grounds -derby this weekend) Station boat to Pedder Bay and back (computer died --to town to get new bits and bytes) 2nd Nature out with guests for a visit.
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:22 PM

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WEATHER: Sky Cloudy »» Vis. 10 Miles »» Wind West 19 Knots »» Sea 2 Foot Chop
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:09 AM

Good Evening
TEMPERATURE: Max. 12.0 șC »» Min. 7.0 șC »» Reset 9.1 șC
MARINE LIFE: 1 Mature Bald Eagle, 1 Pair Geese.
HUMAN INTURACTION: 2 Pleasure craft through M.P.A. Several haibut fishers just outside M.P.A. South East & North East of Gr Race.
posted by Carol or Mike S at 5:37 PM

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WEATHER: Sky Overcast »» Vis. 15 Miles »» Wind West 17 Knots »» 2 Foot Chop
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:35 AM

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TEMPERATURE: Max. 12.1 șC »» Min. 4.7 șC »» Reset 10.0 șC
MARINE LIFE: 2 BaldEaglies, 1 Mature, 1 Pair of Geese You can hear on Cameras # 1 & 3, the increasing bird activity especially the Gulls & Oyster Catchers particularly early morning and late evening.
HUMAN INTERACACTION: 09:30 Goast Guard chopper in with worker to inspect inside of tower to see how Starlings are getting inside. Chopper back at 11:30 to pick up worker for return to Victoria base. 4 Ecotour boats, 5 pleasure craft through M.P.A. Collage bout ( Chris ) to Race Rocks with supplies.
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:10 PM

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WEATHER: Sky Clear »» Vis 15 Miles »» Wind Calm »» Sea Rippled
posted by Carol or Mike S at 5:48 AM

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TEMPERATURE: Max. 11.9 șC »» Min. 3.3 șC »» Reset 9.3 șC
MARINE LIFE: 2 mature Bald Eagles today, 1 arrived first light, the other after noon. The elephant seals have both left the boat ramp- very good timing as we needed to use the boat today. If today was an example of the weather for the rest of spring the cold and snow of a couple weeks ago was not so bad.
HUMAN INTERACTION: 2 ecotour boats and 3 pleasure craft. The 2nd Nature was in with 2 loads of fuel this morning; station boat made a return trip to Pedder Bay -mail and supplies- Garry was out this afternoon with some students(college boat)
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:14 PM

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WEATHER: Sky Clear »» Vis. 15 Miles »» Wind North East 8 Knots »» Sea Rippled
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:19 AM

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TEMPERATURE: Max. 10.1 șC »» Min. 4.0 șC »» Reset 7.7 șC
MARINE LIFE: Not much activity this morning, the north wind was really cold but the afternoon sun was very therapeutic.While I was out picking a few greens the geese waddled over to see what I was up to, they are quite tame and a bit like puppies. As I worked my way along the garden they they kept up about a foot behind me.They enjoyed the carrots I threw on the grass and they spent an hour or so after I went inside, up in the garden scratching about for more. The small pond was popular this afternoon with the gulls and crows. The geese tried to join the gulls in the pond but the gulls squawked and took off , the geese happily shared with the crows and starlings About 14:00 a Blue Heron flew over from Pedder Bay and sat majestically on the east ridge of Gr. Race and is still there as the sun sets.
HUMAN INTERACTION: 2 Ecotour boats and 2 College boats this afternoon with students for a dive with Chris and filming with Garry.
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:14 PM

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WEATHER: Sky Part Cloudy »» Vis. 15 Miles »» Wind North East 20 Knots »» Sea 3 Foot Moderate
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:23 AM

Good Evening
TEMPERATURE: Max. 10.0 șC »» Min. 5.9 șC »» Reset 7.5 șC
MARINE LIFE: 1 mature bald Eagle today. The geese are still here but I expect any day now they will move on in search of better nesting sites. The two elephant seals have inched their way up the ramp to within 8 inches of the boat house door and show no signs of leaving. Many of the gulls are spending all day in nesting areas and some are engaging in the preliminaries of early courtship-very entertaining to watch- much neck stretching and head bobbing.It can get quite noisy what with the gulls,Oyster Catchers and 7 crows all vocalizing at once when the eagle flies over head, even the geese get in the act.
HUMAN INTERACTION: 2 Ecotour boats and 5 Pleasure Craft through the MPA today.
posted by Carol or Mike S at 6:53 PM

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WEATHER: Sky Cloudy »» Vis. 15 Miles »» Wind West 17 Knots »» Sea 3 Foot Moderate
posted by Carol or Mike S at 7:07 AM