6/13/2018 Monk Seal Dailies (part 1)

Today's dailies are brought to you by Team Billand, Team T&D and Lesley. Lesley's complete update is in the dailies part 2.

Team Billand found Pohaku early morning, spotting her foraging slowly by Tracks. They were able to ID her by her size and cookie scar showing.  Pictures were difficult given the early morning light.

Once Pohaku disappeared they spotted two seals following her. They were able to ID the two buddies, RH32 Kaale and RN14 Kalani. It was difficult to ID with all the movement, but they came a little closer to the jetty they could see it was the two trouble makers. 


The next time they spotted the two, Kalani RN14 was in the shallows snoozing by Ka'ale RH32. On their last check Kalani had moved up the rocks. 

Next stop to a Westside Beach they spotted Kekoa Alii RK72 he was way inside on the high rocks. They were able to get his applied bleach number for positive ID. After much walking around the area they were able to get some decent pictures. On their last check of the day he was gone.

While checking out Kekoa, Barbara spotted a silver dome, and upon closer examination realized it was a seal. Initially it was difficult to determine who this critter was, but finally some movement revealed it was Lei Ola RH48.  Her hook was visible still there, and she still is doing fine.
Tide was rising fast on their last check, it was hard to see Lei Ola, but she was still there.  She had herself wedged between the rocks and the waves couldn't move her around. She is good shape, nice girth, good color (well a little green but normal).

Team T&D were out and about on the North Shore and paid a visit to weaner RK80 formerly known as PO2.  She seems to be doing great nice and chubby. Initially she was playing in a tide pool for a good hour. She found lots of seaweed to play with.  She hauled out onto the flats and rested peacefully.  
After hanging out with Rk80, Tammy headed off to see the black footed albatross before the fledged. She saw one run and flap its wings but wasn't able to take of yet.

Pohaku RO28 

 Kalani RH32

 Kalani RN14

 Kalani RN14 

Kekoa Alii RK72

 Lei Ola RH48 

RK80 Weaner