10/2/2017 Monk Seal Dailies: Kekoa. Pohaku, RL42, Lei Ola, Rabbit Island Critter, U/M Sandys

Today's Dailies are brought to you by Team Billand and Posse Pal Gayle. 

Team Billand made the rounds to their usual "hot" spots and came up empty. It wasn't until they went to recheck some of the areas, when they came across a few critters.  Their first find was Kekoa Alii RK72 at Maili.  He was on the edge of the reef asleep and alone. Barb stuck around for an hour or so when she got a call about another seal. And Team Billand was off to their next destination. 

The call brought them to White Plains where they found Pohaku R028 at 10:00 am.  She was in a zone set up by the lifeguards. One of the signs is interesting, looks like it applies to California beaches rather than here since we don't have any sea lions.  Team Billand spent time talking and education visitors and surfers about Miss Pohaku. A call was placed to the hotline. They waited and departed at 10:40 am.

Their next stop at Makua Cliffs where they found RL42. She was on the rocks resting alone and her tags were visible. Thunder and rain made the area muddy.

Last find of the day for Team Billand was Lei Ola. She was alone, in good health, body condition good, coat green, no stress, resting peacefully.  She still has a hook in the left corner of her mouth,  The thunder and rain will hopefully keep people away. 

Gayle mail reported two Rabbit Island critters although she only got a photo of one. And a Unidentified/Male at Sandy's today. Gayle stayed with left him at 18:35, she suspects it's Buster but he wasn't being cooperative in showing her anything to confirm.

 Kekoa Alii RK72

 Pohaku RO28

 Interesting sign.... we don't have sea lions, but it serves as a good visual aid to explain the difference between two

RL42

 RO28 Pohaku  

Rabbit Island Critter

 U/M  possible Buster but have to go with Unknown