9/21/2018 Monk Seal Dailies: (part 2) Lesley's Ka'ena Update

This morning I found 2 overnighted seals in front: R330 "Squinty" & RK40 "Napua" they were not close to each other but in exact same spots.

Further down the beach RN58 "Luana" was near the waterline. There were no trails on the sand or wallows, it seems like she hauled out this morning.

I went to the point and was skunked. Spent some time doing outreach with a small group and headed was as hot as yesterday.

Hours later back on this side RO40 "Ka'ena" had joined "Luana" and the other 2 had not moved from their spots.

Another 4 seal day stepping out the door. 

RG40 "Holokai" & RW02 "PVKauai" may still show up. RK36 "Kauai Kolohe" has been MIA for a while, perhaps back for a visit to Kauai. 

Did an afternoon check around parking lot and found little RK88 "Puna" hauled out in the small cove - was told he had already been called in. His face wound has closed completely and is now barely visible.

Then I checked the front beach and the 4 seals were still in their same spots. RO40 "Ka'ena" and RN58 "Luana" had moved a little towards this side.

Note:

R330 "Squinty" is looking skinny, but it's NOTHING to worry about he went thru a 12 day molt and had been hauled out for several days prior. He's just picking up energy and rest.

More tomorrow