Wednesday, July 29, 2020

07/29/2020 Wednesday Act-With-Care Monk Seal Dailies

Today's dailies are brought to you by Lesley, Team Billand and Melody. Lesley's Ka'ena update is part two of the dailies. 
I just want to not that the "blog" software has changed, which shouldn't affect your viewing the blog, but has changed my updates. One of the changes I noticed is the labeling is different, and may not be as accurate until I can figure out how to manipulate the new system.

Team Billand arrived at a westside location and found a big green seal on lower rocks. They were able to ID Ka'ale RH32. They spotted a second critter who turned out to be RF28 Paakea in the shallows near Ka'ale.  Paakea is curious about Ka'ale, he keeps looking over to him.
Suddenly Ka'ale seemed to react to something he entered the water to leave.

Then Team Billand spot seal number three. It was RN14 Kalani coming fast looking around. Paakea RF28 faces him and they fight in the shallows.
They went by water front rocks and found Ka'ale on his side resting peacefully.  Then they heard plop, plop and it's RF28 Paakea who spots Ka'ale. Paakea starts vocalizing to Ka'ale who turns to look. They both keep to themselves and rest peacefully. 
Team Billand did note some "teeth" markes on RF28s neck area.

On their last check they didn't see any of the seals. They walked over to water front rocks and to the right across area is Ka'ale RH32 getting swamped by many waves. There was no where for him to go so he stayed and got battered by the waves. Chances are he won't stick around for long. 

Melody got a text from a friend that Rocky RH58 was visiting Waikiki, so she quickly made her way there knowing she normal leaves early. Melody arrived and found her sleeping with her head by the red cones. She wasn't there very long when Rocky decided to turn around and head for the water. Within a few minutes she was to the waters edge and headed out quickly.  She is looking plump and healthy. 
Let's just say she better get her flippers flapping and heading off to Kauai in that if she is going to pup, she is due sometime next week.

Ka'ale 
Paakea RF28
RN14 Kalani

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