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Wednesday, August 21, 2019

August 21, 2019 Monk Seal Dailies

Today's dailies are brought to you by Team Billand and Tammy of Team T&D.

Tammy started her morning on the north shore where she found RG40 Holokai. It looks like he might have spent the night there. Tammy also spotted another seal just off shore and then in the cove. By the size and color she thinks it is RL36 (and is willing to bet my foster puppies on it!) She better be darn sure it's RL36. She did spot it foraging out at the point but could not make a positive ID.

After lunch Tammy decided to make her way to the other side and visit Pohaku and Nanea. Last time she was there was 2 weeks ago and there have been some amazing growth since then. Timing wise Tammy missed the Billands but did catch up with Melody.

Team Billand was onsite with Mom and Pup before 6 am. When they arrived Pohaku and Nanea were on shore close to the waters edge. Nanea was being stubborn and not listen to Moms calls, Pohaku went from right to left and opening her mouth wide called to the pup.

They both leave into the water heading towards Nanea's cove to explore, despite the big waves, crashing on the rocks. It seems very dangerous and you know Barb is worried.

Nanea was exploring and runs into a bit of trouble near twin rocks. The surf was pounding, waves consumed Nanea separating her from Pohaku. Mom went hunting for Nanea, and found her. They both went back to birth beach and had a nursing session. While nursing, waves came up to Mom and Pup so they left.

AND now comes the fun. Team Billand spots a bobbing head coming in fast straight for Mom and Pup. It's RN14 Kalani, he went right over to Mom and they had it out for a bit. Kalani RN14 left the cove.
Then Team Billand spot RN14 coming back through the channel, he sees mom and pup and swims over to Nanea. Barbara describes him dive bombing the pup. Nanea comes up in shock, but is fine.
Well !!! Pohaku is not having that and she charges RN14 with a vengeance, RN14 Kalani leaves again.

Kalani RN14 came back a third time! Pohaku with pup exploring did not see him until she turned around the that was it. She charged RN14 and they fought it out. While fighting Pohaku is still keeping and eye on Nanea, and manages to send Kalani away for a third and final time.
This mom is a Tita - SHE IS: Pohaku!
After all the excitement Team Billand took a break just before 1 pm and returned at 2:30.

Pohaku and Nanea were snoozing right in the footpath again. There were volunteers on site, keeping people away and dealing with the extreme heat.
Lots of people were coming by to check them out, volunteers were there to educate, Melody was there doing her part and of course Team Billand making their contribution.
There was one more nursing session before Team Billand headed out at 5 pm. Another long day at the pupping site.

Nanea PO5 snuggled up to Mom