Melody got word from a neighbor about a seal they spotted on a nearby beach. Melody went to check it and there were no seals to be found on that beach. She decided to check another location and there she found Buster boy RV08 hanging out. Lifeguards had set up a zone for him in the morning. They said he arrived about 8 am and he was just there snoozing the day away. Melody left him just before sunset when she headed home. The beach was busy, probably waiting for the moon.
Team Billand arrived at the outfall before 7 am, watching for seals. Ka'ale was spotted foraging being good and not stealing any fish. They were able to see his tags while in the water. He never landed while they were there he just kept swimming.
At 8:30 Team Billand found RL20 Kalua at a west side location. He had just hauled in when they saw him. He waited, looked around and then hauled up a bit more and stayed put on his own.
Team Billand noticed RG28 Lefty to the right snoozing on the water front rocks alone. He was very dry, which probably means he was there for a while. On a later check he was still there.
At 11 Team Billand made a stop at plains where they found Buster. As previously mentioned the lifeguards had a zone around him. It started to rain so they didn't stay long.
Heading back to the west side beach they made a quick stop not too far from the outfall. They found RN14 Kalani hauled out alone resting.
As soon as they arrived at their next stop there was a seal hauling in. And as always Barb was thrilled to see it was da Benny. He
hauled up and went right to sleep. He remained in the same spot, having the lower rocks to himself.
RW02 PvKauai was to the right at seal inlet. He was peacefully sleeping in a pond. He left about an hour and a half later when the waves were coming in.
Team Billand had a hard time ID'inf R3CU, it took time and patience. He finally showed his markers, small cookie scar on butt and a small natural bleach spot, then to seal the deal they saw his tags.
Buster Boy RV08
Ka'ale RH32
RL20 Kalua
Lefty RG28
Buster RV08
Benny RE74
RN14 Kalani
R3CU
RW02 PvKauai
Moon!
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