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Friday, August 30, 2024

August 30, 2024 Fridays' Dailies

Todays dailies are brought to you by Marilyn and Team R&B💕

Oh, I made my way this afternoon to Turtle Bay for a walk and came across a juvenile seal sound asleep on shore. Older coat with some green, juvenile size, and tags. I never saw its belly or was able to read its tags.

Marilyn viewed Rabbit Island from 1:10 to 1:40 while there was a break in the weather.

There were five seals seen during that time.

Alone in the middle of LPB was R416 Makali'i L sub-adult to adult size, old coat, no tags and applied N10 bleach on dorsal size.

Just down from 1BS were three seals:

Weaner RT90 Manapua: cubbby weaner size and two red tags. Marilyn only had a view of his blubber butt, she has no doubt it is him

Unknown/Unknown: only a rear view of this seal, possibly sub-adult size, two red tags.

Weaner RT19: normal weaner size, light male belly and two red tags.

Alone at SRI was RP24 Mohala: sub-adult size, new coat, light gray female belly, two red tags and nb on LFF.

Team R&B started their day at the bay where they found RH76 Kala. She was on lower rocks resting. Her coat is really brown, leaving Team R&B wondering what's taking her so long to start her molt.

They also noted and reported the amount of loose dogs running around in the area.

While still on site they were treated to a surprise when another seal arrive. Originally thought it was Kaale but were wrong. Turns out to be RL20 Kalua who was bugging Kala. She gave it right back as if to tell him to get lost punk.

He persisted even entered the water and came back slow and steady, approaching her again. They had word for a bit then Kala moved up on her sand patch. He followed and behaved like a gentleman and they settled for a snooze.

From there Team R&B headed to Makaha where they spotted a green seal from afar. They took their time because of the waves and made their way over. Unfortunately their shoes got soaked. When they got closer they could ID RL42 Leia. She appears to be about 50% molted.

Then they spotted a second seal! Such a good seal day, especially since this turned out to be Kaale RH32 resting alone on shore. He was away for RL42, letting her rest. This is the first time they ever remember seeing Kaale at this location.

They took the ride out to yoks and was so happy they did, even with the crappy weather. There on shore was the very cute RP28, the three year old Kauai kid. He was just resting in the rain, along with many visitors looking on. Team R&B did a little bit of outreach.

Lastly just as they were cruising by the cliffs they spotted a seal. So they turned around and checked it out. There was RM31 Kai. They aren't sure if he's started his molt as he stayed in one position that wasn't helping. The rain was arriving so it was time to call it a day.

Rabbit Island