Melody received a text early this morning about a seal hauled out at a westside beach. She pulled her gear together and when she arrived there were signs already set up. There she was in all her glory none other than Rocky RH58, ID'd by her NB on her left fore flipper. Melody looked her over and she has no new markers. There was a wallow under the plumeria tree and now she was snoozing by the waters edge. Melody called the hotline with Rocky's ID and location. There were people already gathering at the beach, some of them came by to take pictures and ask questions. Melody was more than happy to share Rocky stories. Rocky stayed at the waters edge for a couple of hours until she decided it was time to move on. She took her time leaving the cove feasting on what food was available.
Team Billand started their day not finding seals but being entertained by a pod of dolphins.
Then just before 10 am they spotted a little green seal, ID'd as RL20 going into a water hole. This little one still showing no signs of molting.
They hear a sound and looked to find another seal on the rocks. RF28 was across by seal inlet and they could see his applied bleach V28. They waited to see if he would move so they could get a look at his face or tags. But the little buggah did not cooperate until a wave got to him and he showed his tag.
Then Team Billand spotted RH76 Kala with another little seal tucked along her side. Barbara accidentally dropped her walking stick that made a noise and the little seal popped up and took off, turning around to look. They were unable to get an ID other than a female with two tags.
Rocky
Dolphins
RL20 Kalua
RF28 V28
RH76 Kala
Kala and UF
Leaving in a hurry.... this has to be one of the more interesting tail shots I've seen in 12 years!
Unknown Female
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