I live on the east coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. It's herring spawning season and, as usual, thousands of sea lions are in the area feasting on the fish. For the first time, sea lions have decided to rest on the beach at the end of the spit where I live. It's interesting to see and as noisy as you might imagine. The 2 photos show the north and south sides of the spit.
The unusual sight has made the news and there has been thousands of people showing up to see the sea lions. It's a rural area, with a one lane, dead end road to the spit beach. Traffic and noise from the tourist/gawkers has been far worse than the sea lions. Then there are the people who do not pay attention to regulations about approaching wildlife. The sea lions were all sleeping peacefully until she approached within 4 meters.
@chris @mlmartens It reminds me of the idiots trying to get selfies with Mama grizzly and her cubs in Banff or on the side of a highway. WIth their young children! 🙄
Martin L. Martens
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