10/27/2018 Monk Seal Dailies: (part 1)

Today's dailies are brought to you by Marilyn, Lesley, and a news link from posse pal Janice from Kauai.  Lesley's complete Ka'ena Update is part two of the dailies.

Apparently today was monk seal count day which usually occurs twice a year. Way back when this day was a huge event to get the community involved and recruit new volunteers, or simply getting to know your beach neighbors.  If it wasn't for Lesley's mention, I probably would have missed noting the day. Having said that by my count Lesley found 6 seals and Marilyn found 4. So whatever the total number turns out to be at least 10 critters were seen by these two people.  GOOD WORK Ladies!

Here is some news from the garden island, enjoy the story pups born on Kauai doubled this year!
http://www.thegardenisland.com/2018/10/27/hawaii-news/its-a-wrap/

Marilyn spent her morning at pier viewing Rabbit Island to make sure they were included in today's count, in total she spotted four seal on Rabbit Island.

There were three critters about 10-30 feet right of the the 3BS and one near SRI.  She labled the trio near the 3BS as:
U/A (unknown adult) - this seal appeared to be adult size with and older darker coat. She never got a look at the belly or tags. About 10:30 am this seal headed for the water.
UJ#1 - this might be a weaner with a male belly, which could be RK24 who has never been reported at Rabbit ISland today. This UJ joined the UA soon after it entered the water.
UJ#2 appeared larger than UJ#1, Marilyn never got a glimpse of the belly or it's tags. It also joined UA and UJ#1 and entered the water at about 10:45 am.  She did not see any of these critters during her time at the pier.

At Seal Rock Inlet, she thinks this could be RH36 Kawena. She spotted a female belly, new coat and what could be N6 bleach on her right side. 

RH36 Kawena 

 Trio - Uknown Adult and two Unknown Juveniles