11/3/2018 Monk Seal Dailies: (part 1)

Today's dailies are brought to you by Lesley, Marilyn and Melody. Marilyn had an incredible seal day finding 12 seals between Ka'ena Point Trek and observing Rabbit Island.  Lesley's Ka'ena Update covers yesterday and today. AND I was able to upload Team Billands photos from yesterday. 

Marilyn headed for the pier after being at Ka'ena point this morning with Diane and Lesley. She viewed Rabbit Island for just over an hour late this afternoon.  There were 7 seals on island.
Seal #1: RW22 Kolohe ID'd by the natural bleach behind his right front flipper, adult size and his male belly. It appears he might be starting to molt.
Seal #2: Unknown weaner, never showed its belly or tags and coat is somewhat brown. 
Seal #3: Adult to subadult unknown, about 95% molted; never showed belly or tags.
Seal #4: Unknown juvenile/weaner male; Gray coat with light belly and one visible tag.
Seal #5: Unknown juvenile to subadult; unable to see belly or tags, newer coat.
Seal #6: Unknown subadult to adult; possible male belly, coat looks new, unable to see tags.
Seal #7: Seal at the end of Marilyn's visit it was located Makapuu side of SRI approaching Rocky Right Beach. This was a weaner to juvenile size seal, but unable to determine gender,

In yesterday's news Team Billand was out briefly and came across a seal who they believe to be Lei Ola RH48 with a brand new coat.  I hope their computer problems get resolved soon. 

Melody was on the North Shore this afternoon for a tour at the James Campbell Wildlife Refuge. On their way home she convinced her husband to take the scenic seal route home, so she was able to check out a few beaches and check for seals. She did come across one critter who may be Squinty R330. She saw Lesley from afar but wasn't able to compare notes. Although she suspects it's R330 she reported it as a UU.  And gratefully Melody included some photo from James Campbell Refuge.

AMAZING photo I think Marilyn's new camera is amazing

Seal #2

 seal #3

 seal #4 

 seal #5 & 6

 seal #7

Lei Ola is that you?

U/U maybe squinty....

James Campbell Wildlife Refuge