September 21, 2025 Sunday's Dailies

Todays dailies are brought to you by Marilyn, Team R&B and yours truly. 💗

Marilyn viewed Rabbit Island from 12:40 to 1:52 pm and there was only one seal seen during that time.

Unfortunately there were also two humans.

An Unknown Juvenile or Weaner was near 3BS: weaner to juvenile size and two red tags.

Soon after Marilyn located thee seal she spotted a jetski anchored off the island. Then she saw a man and woman wandering the shore. Soon after they individually walked by the seal who did not like their presence and moved into the water at

12:47 pm and was not seen again.

The humans seem to be shelling along the shoreline and finally got back on the jetski and left about 1:36 pm. Marilyn will submit a report to DOCARE.

Team R&B saw two seal foraging together at rest camp. They were able to ID RH48 Lei Ola and R3CX Nalu. There was lots of activity out in the water today, kayaks, canoes etc.

From afar they spotted a seal onshore at tracks. They weren't able to get over to the site to make an ID. They think it was a male with a new coat adult size. But that was about it, so it was reported as an Unknown Adult.

Team R&B decided to make their way to plains. Once again they found R416 Makalii resting alone. That was until a group of kids came by and Team R&B overheard them saying they wanted the seal to wake up and move. They asked what if I threw something at it, or I can feed it some sardines.  Team R&B spoke up by saying No, and gave them a quick monk seal 101 lesson.  Needless to say its frustrating and trying on ones patience. 

Heading back they stopped at pokai. There was Miss Kala RH76

resting and is now about 99% done with her molt. She is looking quite beautiful.

They spotted another seal from afar at Makua. The seal was high up on shore resting alone. A couple of people pasted by and were respectful. Team T&B weren't able to make and ID from their photos. When they went to take a few more shots the seal was gone, they saw two dogs loose in the area where the seal was.

I was inspired by Team R&B's visit to see Ho'ailona, so I went today to check on the old boy!  He's 17 years old and that is about as long as I have been involved with Hawaiian Monk Seals.  It brought back lots of memories and I actually got to share them with Brenda from NOAA who happen to be there visiting today.  I'm happy he is back on Oahu and plan on visiting more often.

Rabbit Island

RH48 & R3CX

R3CX

RH48

Unknown Adult

R416

RH76

Unknown Adult

Ho'ailona

September 20, 2025 Saturday's Dailies

Todays dailies are brought to you by Team R&B💕   Marilyn did go to the pier but there were no seals seen on Rabbit Island during her observation.

Team R&B decided to bring the grandkids to visit an old friend at the Aquarium. Yes Ho'ailona aka KP2 is back on island. When they arrived he was sleeping until one of the handlers called out Hoa! He awoke immediately, and turned towards the woman. He is a big boy and just finished his molting.

For Team R&B this brought back so many fond memories of him and being part of the team of care takers in his early years back in 2009.

The handler explained he is almost completely blind and only follows sounds.  They brought out a bucket of fish for him, but he wasn't hungry so he dove into the water.  He will always have a special place in our hearts.

After visiting the aquarium they went over to Kapiolani Park to check out the birds. Their grandson told them the park with the statue of liberty. LOL  Its the statue of Queen Kapiolani, too cute'

They fed the ducks, an egret and some pigeons. They saw about 40 ring necks flying around. A little rain made the birds sly to the trees. 

While in Honolulu they got a text of a seal at plains.  So when they headed back they made their way over. They were happy to find KG89 Huakai high up on shore. The beach was crowded but she was resting peacefully.  They noted she is looking quite large these days, beautiful and healthy.

Lastly they hurried over to pokai to check in on RH76 Kala. There she was about 90% molted looking lovely. Thankfully her molt is moving along so she can head out soon to get some food.

KP2

KG89

RH76

7/26/2018 Monk Seal Dailies: (part 1)

Today's dailies are brought to you by Team Billand, ol' posse pal Vicki, Lesley who was joined by Team T&D.  Lesley's complete Ka'ena Update is part two of the dailies.  I just want to personally give a BIG SHOUT-OUT and KUDOs to Lesley, Tammy & Dave for the hard work they accomplished today. They are my Hero of the day... week... month... !!!  Read part 2 and you will understand why.

Team Billand was out early to meet up with their little problem child. They arrived at the outfall and found Ka'ale RH32 foraging. Today they didn't see him catch anything and then before they knew it he was on his way. They never saw him again for the day.  Maybe he was still bloated from yesterday.

Team Billand didn't have much luck today finding critters. They did the Ka'ena West trek and when they reached the 20 mark and the water was so clear, they had no problem seeing a seal coming in. It was Kalani RN14, he went to the left, towards the middle hung out for a while on the rocks then took off again going west.  They continued to to follow along and at the 30 mark looked like Kalani was going to land but there were folks in the area taking pictures.  Kalani did not stick around, and continued west.  Determined Team Billand kept going and they spotted him at the 40 mark, but this time he just looked and never stopped kept heading west.  ( I think he was cruising for da ladies).

I was thrilled to get an email from our posse pal Vicki, it's been a while since we heard from her!!!  Vicki was in Honolulu today and went to visit another old friend of ours at the Waikiki Aquarium. Ho'ailona aka KP2 is back out for the public to see in his newly cleaned pool!  He's such a sweetie, I'm going to have to go and visit soon.  

While Vicki was in the neighborhood she stopped by Kaimana Beach and found Kaiwi RK96 at the beach. Let's just say she isn't at her prettiest.  Having said that, just wait a couple more days and she will be all shiny and new.  She is obviously going through her annual molt.

RH32 Ka'ale

 RN14 Kalani 

 Ho'ailona aka KP2

 Kaiwi RK96 going to pieces sporting a monk's hairdo 

5/1/2018 Monk Seal Dailies (part 2) Happy 10th Birthday Ho'ailona (forever KP2)

Today I had the pleasure of catching up with a couple of Aunties ( Dana, Diane & Karen) and we went to visit Ho'ailona with a lei (thank you Auntie Dana). Not only is today Ho'ailona's 10th Birthday but it's also Lei day.  Unfortunately the monk seal habitat is still closed for renovation and we weren't able to visit.  We did get to speak with one of his handlers and she promised to bring him his lei and send us a picture. Also we were informed he's doing GREAT !!

I went through and pulled up some old photos. I know on facebook Ho'ailona posted some photos of his journey, just consider these a few more photos from behind the scenes.  ENJOY!

the volunteers who built the pen at marine corp base

 Barbara digging in

 Relaxing in my new digs

yummm tako

 I'm so happy!

Wait ... it's time to go already? 

Hmm where am I? 

 KP2 for some reason enjoyed concrete especially at this construction site

 and these steps

Molokai tag team !  and incredible women !

And the face of determination to give them gray hair 

Well that didn't last long - wait this isn't my pink boogie board

 and I have to clean up after myself

 Many of you don't know... I have this beauty mark

 Saying goodbye to my pal Val before I go off to college

Back from College an in my new home @ the Waikiki Aquarium

 Auntie Barbara! I missed you!

 Uncle ROBERT !!! 

 I'm so happy my Ohana is here!

Make sure you come by to see me soon.... ( when the renovations are done).