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Thursday, July 2, 2020

07/02/2020 Thursday Act -With-Care (100) Monk Seal Dailies

Today's dailies are brought to you by Team Billand, Team T&D, Lesley and Melody. Lesley's Ka'ena update is part two of the dailies.

Team Billand found Nalu R3CX before 7 am this morning. He was on mid rocks, snoozing alone. They didn't stay long so they could check other areas.

When they returned he was was behind the rocks. He was getting wet from the surf, so he rolled over and entered the water. He was foraging off shore doing 5 minute dives.

When they returned to check on Nalu they found RL20 Kalua. They heard a snort and spotted him. He was moving about as the sets were coming in. He moved further inland on the rocks for a snooze and was alone.

Team Billand was watching a pod of dolphins along with the humans who decided to swim with them. They also witnessed a rescue of a little kid who drifted away on float (I heard on the news he was four). Team Billand watched first hand as lifeguards, dolphin boat, fishing boat and a helicopter brought this little one to safety. (Lucky and Happy ending).

Team T&D did Ka'ena point today. The beaches are already crowded gearing up for the holiday weekend. They did not see their first seal until they got out to the point. And there was Ka'ena RO40 doing the hippo. Next they found weaner Kai N4 and Napua RK40. Interesting factoid big sister and little brother. There was no interaction between the siblings, but I know Team T&D was really hoping for it.

Lastly they saw Luana RN58 and Lefty RG28 with some humans that were way too close. Team T&D did their best to do some outreach, but let's just say these folks weren't interested.

Melody went to Waikiki to check on Kaiwi RK96, this makes Melody 6th day finding her there. You would think she'd be starting her molt but not yet. There was a zone set up for her which she shared with a couple of pigeons, thanks to the lifeguards. A volunteer arrived as the beach was busy with humans and a couple of dogs. Kaiwi spent most of the time snoozing until the tide came up and she moved up the sand.

Melody had the pleasure of talking with a little girl who heard about Nohea on the news and was thrilled to meet her Mom.
Also just before Melody caught up with Kaiwi she got to see a Honu hauled out on the beach, which is pretty rare in the area. Irene from NOAA was on site and said it was a juvenile about 15 years old.

R3CX Nalu