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Yesterday's News 6/18 West Side

Team R&B💕 west side sighting and a visit to Rocky and PO11.

Their first seal was RU12 who had just hauled in. They wonder if she will end up molting her....  they'll have to wait and see.

It was a hot day out on the beaches today. Momma Rocky and PO11 were both on shore snoozing.

Then some man came and walked into the SRA, everyone on site yelled at the guy who was stubborn.  He did go around with his family. Team R&B did recognize him from years ago, and he doesn't care much about the seals. 

The pup woke up and climbed over Rocky to get a feed. Mom flipped to her side for the kid. PO11 went from the top to bottom and finally stayed at the bottom and got its fill.

Team R&B walked around to the other side and the pup entered the water for a short swim. Then it was more siesta, pup fell asleep on mom's flippers.

There were three volunteers on side today. 

RU12

RH58 & PO11

Stubborn Dude

Yesterday's News 6/18 Rabbit Island

sorry folks I have no internet so this is going to be quick as I am sitting at the beach center.

Here is Marilyn's Update:

I viewed Rabbit Island from Makai Pier from 11:58 am to 2:19 pm. It was mostly sunny with light to moderate winds.

There were seven HMS seen on RI during my viewing session.

Out on the rock flats Lanikai side of LPB was RM26 Nohea and her pup PO10. The had a long nursing session, then entered the LPB channel and later hauled out on LPB from the channel. PO10 seems healthy and active.

Initially up from the LPB channel was what I'm labeling Sub-adult Male 1 (SM1): large sub-adult size, light male belly, not sure about tags. The seal was gone by 12:26 pm.

Later a Weaner Male (either RV68 for RV70) hauled out of the LPB channel and moved up on the nearby rocks. When I looked later RM26 and her pup had hauled out a short distance from the WM. When I looked later, the WM had departed.

At 1:02 pm weaner RV50 hauled out on the 2BS of Middle Cliff. She moved up slightly and then rolled over. She was still in that location when I departed. She was recent weaner size, light female belly and three red tags.

At 1:17 pm, Sub-adult Male 2 (SM2) hauled out on waterfront rocks about 40 feet Lanikai side of the 3BS. Later the SM2 moved across the beach to meet up with RU38. I don't think the SM2 is the same seal as the SM1. The SM2 was sub-adult size, mottled gray male belly; no tags seen.

Juvenile female RU38 was initially alone between the 3BS and SRI. She is chubby size for a juvenile, old coat with lots of green, female belly and two red tags. She was later accosted by the SM2.

June 17, 2026 Wednesday's Dailies

Todays dailies are brought to you by Marilyn and Team R&B💕

Marilyn viewed Rabbit Island from 12:58 to 3:19 pm, there were six seals seen during that time.

When Marilyn started viewing RM26 Nohea and PO10 were snoozing on the shoreline about 30 feet Lanikai from the 1BS. Then entered the water for an extended swim from 2:05 and 2:50 pm. They then hauled out and the pup nursed before they had another snooze. Both mom and pup are doing well.

In the Middle Cliff area, weaner RV50 (PO3) was snoozing among the rocks. Later she moved up the beach and later had a major snooze next to rocks with Noddy Terns watching over her.

Around 1:22 pm the two other weaners had hauled out from the LPB channel. RV70 (PO5) and RV68 (PO4) snoozed and moved around a short distance. Both seem to be doing fine.

At 2:07 pm Marilyn saw that a Sub-adult Unknown had hauled out near the RRB channel. The SU had a darker coat. Marilyn did not see tags, but they could be there. The SU moved around some, but then

was gone by 2:38 pm.

Team R&B started the day by searching beaches on the west side. Their first find was RU12 back and this time on the rocks at the zen area. RU12 was alone.

Next they were surprised to finally find Miss Kala RH76. She was resting alone on the rocks. Her applied bleach "7" was visible. Team R&B didn't stay long, as they didn't want to attract any attention to her.

From afar they spotted the little green seal RU22 alone on shore. They noted that her ribs are visible, she's really tiny.

Team R&B finally made their way to Rocky's site. There were lots of people out viewing the seals and people were being good.  PO11 had an adventure, going out away from Mom to the rocks and more. Team R&B were getting anxious watching the pup getting into the rocks. At one point you sense the pup was excited and very curious.  Meanwhile Momma Rocky was fast a sleep. The waves got bigger, sucking the pup further away from mom. PO11 stuck its nose into the rocks, biting at the algae. 

Another big wave sucked the pup farther away, another wave shoved the pup near mom, who woke up and started barking. 

Pup got sucked out again, Rocky was not happy and galumphed towards the pup with mouth wide open. This kept going on, waves taking the pup for a ride. PO11 is just 4 days old and feisty. 

Then Momma Rocky gave a really loud Bahhhhhhhhh!!! PO22 came right in and kissed mom. Both galumphed higher up for a feed.  

Team R&B called it a day after being emotionally exhausted. Good heavens Rocky is a good experienced momma.

Rabbit Island

RU12

RH76

RU22

PO11 and Momma Rocky

June 16, 2026 Tuesday's Dailies

Todays dailies are brought to you by Marilyn and Team R&B💕

Marilyn viewed Rabbit Island from 1:06 to 2:32 pm and there were seven seals seen during that time.

Ultimately all three weaners hauled out at various places on LPB. All weaners seem to be doing finr and holding their own.

RM36 Nohea and her pup PO10 were in the Middle Cliff area. Marilyn saw one extended nursing session. The pup approached a Noddy Tern with its mouth open. The bird flew away. The pup is very

active.

A Juvenile Female that Marilyn believes to be RU70 was among and later behind the rocks between the SRI and RRB. RU70 has a fairly green ventral and two red tags.

A Juvenile Female that Marilyn believes to be RU38 who looks like a sub-adult. RU38 first hauled out on the 1BS side of Middle Cliff, but RM26 was not happy and vocalized. Then RU38 entered the water and swam in the Makapuu direction and hauled out near the 3BS. Her two red tags were clearly visible.

Team R&B started their day checking out on the west side. At their first stop, at first didn't see anything, but then they saw this green thing. It was high up by the grassy area. Turns out it was RU12. She stayed there until 3:40 pm, then took off with the high tide.

Their next find was another small green seal with two red tags, that they spotted from afar. The little green seal took off and they lost sight of it in the surf. They believe this is RU22. Seems all the "U" cohorts are pretty green at this time.  lol 

Team R&B made their way to plains to check things out. There was only one seal on shore. It was thee lovely RL12 Aukai alone and away from all the pestering boyz.

Of course they went to the pup site to check on Momma Rocky RH58 and her pup PO11. They didn't do much today lots of snoozing. Team R&B did see a nursing session.  There were flowers all along the SRA

(how sweet) and one slipper that hit momma Rocky (WTH)

Team R&B did recheck Rocky and pup during the day. They had moved up the beach due to high tide.

Rabbit Island

RU12

RU22

RL12

Rocky & PO11