Thursday, March 12, 2026

March 12, 2026 Thursday's Dailies

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

Starting their day on the west side they spotted a seal. They underestimated the distance and ended up going for an extra long walk. When they got nearer they were able to ID RW02 PvKauai; He was alone and resting high up on shore. There was only one person in the area which was good. 
While still in the area they spotted another seal further away. There was an accident, so they ended up walking. They were happy they made the trek, because there he was their beloved N45 Na'au. He was resting on shore. Thankfully he was staying out of the brown water. They did check later in the day and he was still there.

They decided to head over to plains and take a chance that it would be open today since it was closed yesterday. They were happy it was open and there were two seals on the beach. There was the lovely RL12 Aukai and R407 Kawika.  They saw a lot of drift wood on shore and a long plank that was about 20 feet long. Thankfully someone had moved it all the way up. 

Before calling it a day they headed west again hoping the weather would hold up. They were glad they did since they found RM31 Kai resting. He was alone on shore and they noted that there was a lot of driftwood and debris on shore. But Kai found himself a good spot in the naupaka.
While there they saw a turtle "singing".  They also saw sharks out at pipes.

RW02
N45
RL12 & R407
RM31
La la la 

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

March 11, 2026 Wednesday's Dailies

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

Their first find today was RP30 Puka. He was alone on shore, despite the big waves, wind and rain. He was just fine.

Next stop at kahe they spotted a seal on the rocks. They hurried over before the rain started again. They made a quick ID RL20 Kalua. Then the skies opened up and they got soaked running back to the car. They noted the coast line is brown from so much of the runoff. 

They headed back to the west side and found RU12 Poli sleeping on the rocks all by herself. Then a tourist came alone acting like she never saw the seal, so Team R&B waited. The woman walked up to RU12 and started talking to her. RU12 opened her eyes and the woman decided to sit on a rock next to her. That's when they spoke up, and told the woman to move away.
While still in the area they were surprised they actually spotted this seal, he was next to a plastic bin and they thought it was a float. Then they saw flippers, it took them to get into a position to make an ID of RP28 Wakea.  Good eyes !!!

RP30
RL20
RU12
RP28

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

March 10, 2026 Tuesday's Dailies

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

Marilyn viewed Rabbit Island from 12 noon to 1:53 pm and there were three seals seen during that time. Given the prediction of stormy weather for the week, she took her chances out there today.
In the depression in LPB was an Unknown Unknown: probably sub-adult to adult size, no info on sex or tags.
Near SRI was a Sub-adult Unknown: sub-adult to adult size, gray coat, no info on sex or tags.
Out on RRB was a an Adult Unknown: probably adult size and at least one tag, no info on sex or tags.

Team R&B found RG28 Lefty at pokai today. He has so many cc scars, as they said like his mom Pohaku. RG28 was on the rocks at the zen area alone today.  They did note his big gash on left fore flipper is all healing.

Next they headed to thee west side. They found RW02 PvKauai on shore alone. Yesterday he was with his buddy RG28, but as mentioned RG28 moved on.  
They were thrilled to find N45 Na'au early today. He was resting and it was difficult to get a good photo of him They hung around for a while but he barely moved. They were cautious not to attract attention to him Such a sweet little one.
Next seal on west side was RP30 Puka. Seems he stayed at the same spot, but today he had company. Next to him was big momma RH76 Kala.  

When they made a stop at electric beach they spotted a big male on shore. They believe this big boy is RH32 Kaale who they haven't seen in quite a while.  There were some folks out and about taking photos.

Last stop they headed over to plains. They found Miss Aukai RL12
resting in a zone. She was alone today and she was the only seal they found at plains.
While onsite they saw a shadow fly over and when they looked up to check it was a seagull. Not very common here on the island. Maybe the weather system has something to do with it.


Rabbit Island
RG28
RW02
N45
RP30 & RH76
RH76
RP30
RH32 ?????
RL12

Monday, March 9, 2026

March 9, 2026 Monday's Dailies

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

Marilyn viewed Rabbit Island from 1:40 to 3:07 pm and there were four seals seen during that time.
When Marilyn first arrived she thought there were three seal on LPB. But one "seal" turned out to be a rock. I totally understand this, I am a master at finding seal rocks.
The two seals that were there Marilyn could not decide on their sex. There was an Adult Unknown: adult size, sandy mottled belly, no info on tags or sex. Nearby was a Sub-adult Unknown: sub-adult size, tannish gray ventral, no info on sex or tags.
About 2:05 pm, Marilyn realized there was a seal on the waterfront rocks between 3BS and SRI. When
the seal hauled out onto the beach, Marilyn could see a N61 applied bleach on the left rear side and two red tags. Later the seal rolled over and showed its male belly. Marilyn is reasonably sure this is R7AF  who got an applied N61 on the rear and left and right sides.
Near SRI was a Juvenile Female: juvenile size, yellowish female belly with some green, older coat, no info on tags.

Team R&B had a busy day today. Starting out on the west side. They found two seals resting together. It was RG28 Lefty and RP30 Puka. 
They also found RW02 PvKauai who was hidden in the rocks.

They made a quick stop at Kahe. There they found RL20 Kalua alone and resting peacefully.

Next they headed over to plains. They found Miss Aukai RL12 in her spot. She was alone and resting.
Then there was the very large KG89 Huakai and she was in the company of R407. He was next to her and thankfully not pestering her.

Lastly they headed back to the west side. Upon arrival they spotted the cutest turtles on shore. And then after searching they saw a small seal and thought it was their boy N45.But it wasn't him it was RU40 Wai,.  They took a few steps and to their disbelief in front of them was Little Na'au N45.
He looks okay, still on the thin side, but very alert. They walked away to keep him safe, but of course there was a couple that walked right up to him. They finally moved away after getting their photo.
They called it a day!

Rabbit Island
RW02
RP30 & RG28
RL20
RL12
KG89 & R407
RU40
N45 aka TEMP 402