MonkSealMania.blogspot.com: 12/9/2018 Monk Seal Dailies:

Sunday, December 9, 2018

12/9/2018 Monk Seal Dailies:

Today's dailies are brought to you by Team Billand, Marilyn, Justin & Christine T. and Lesley. Lesley provided 3 days of updates so pour another cup of coffee, or cocktail and catch up on all the Ka'ena Updates.

Team Billand spotted two seals together on the west side. One of the seals was Ka'ale RH32 and the other seal disappeared when the snorkelers went out to the area where they were foraging. It was still early morning. It wasn't until later in the afternoon and the third check they found bosom buddies together on the rocks snoozing together in peace.

Next critter for Team Billand was later morning at another west side beach. It took them some time to ID RIP RR70. Barbara commented that he just looked different today, a little larger, and dry coat. They got the tag shot and confirmed RIP.

Team Billand headed over to White Plains in the early afternoon they found Buster V08 on shore. The lifeguards already roped him off.

Then they found Pohaku RO28 at the fenceline. She was also roped off by the lifeguards. Pretty cool these folks look after the seals. Team Billand called the hotline to let them know a crowd was gathering.

Team Billand found little RH92 on a Leeward beach on shore all roped off by the residents. Old posse pal Debbie was watching over her with Aloha. H92 was sleeping in peace thanks to these two ladies.

Posse Pal Justin and Christine made it out to Ka'ena via the west side. They spotted four seals. RL12 Aukai was ID'd by her L13 tag. RN30 male from Kauai ID'd by flipper tag N30. There were two more seal that did not have flipper tags and did not expose their bellies. Justin did not see any clearly defined characteristics on them, just some old CC scars on back.

Marilyn went to the pier to observe Rabbit Island for about 2 hours. There were four seals in a group about 100 feet right of the 3BS. They moved around among the group.
RW22 Kolohe - ID'd by male belly, new coat, NB behind RFF and applied bleach N22 on back rump.
Unknown Adult Male molting ID'd by male belly, 2 tags, about 80% molted. This may be RK72 Kekoa but can not confirm.
Unknown Sub-adult to Adult Male, newish coat, fairly light male belly and 2 tags.
Unknown Weaner, smaller female seal with 2 tags. Marilyn did not see the left side NB that RK37 has but can't say this is RK38 Hali'a.

Ka'ale RH32 & RN14 Kalani