Team Billand was very surprised to find Ka'ena hanging out on their side today. He usually sticks close to home at the point. There were two seals and they knew one was R407 Kawika and it wasn't until they got a look at the tag 055 they figured out it was Ka'ena. Ka'ena was being very protective of Kawika, at one point a man passed by and Ka'ena went charging barking and leaping after the guy.
While watching over the two barking at each other there was a 3rd seal swimming by. It was Ka'ale who passed by and then hauled out at tracks. His molt on his head makes him look like a ninja turtle
At another westside beach that Team Billand checked they found RH36 Kawena. She was seen hauling out about 10 am on the rocks. She has a new wound on her left fore flipper, but other than that she is looking healthy and beautiful.
Team Billand returned to check on Ka'ena and Kawika at 10:30. They were in the same spot hanging out together. Then suddenly here comes Kaale hauling out with them, but Ka'ena wasn't having it. He went after Kaale and chased him off. Kawika was annoyed and barked at Ka'ena.
Then there was their boy Kekoa Alii RK72 up on high mid rocks. His tag and facial scar were visible. It will interesting to see if he'll molt soon.
They found RL70 Leina who is molting fast. Her belly and face are clean and some opening spots on her back. She was inland and resting peacefully. The boys did not bother her at all.
Team Billand did a final check on Kawika, Ka'ena and Ka'ale. Ka'ena and Kawika were hit with a huge wave and caused them to move up higher. Ka'ale tried once again to approach the boys, but Ka'ena wasn't interested and chased him away again. Team Billand stayed with them until 2 pm and then called it a day.
Kaale on Monday
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