09/25/2022 Sunday's Dailies

 

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

They were out early enough to see the beautiful colors in the morning sky.  They first found RH76 Kala way up in the rocks, very well hidden. It took them 40 minutes to find her because she was tucked away so good.  They waited for her to move out and she did, but did not show her belly.  They even went back later in the say and she was going back to her hide-away.

At another west side location they found big boy R3CX Nalu. He was on the rocks and seemed to be itchy as he was fussing about.  He is looking quite handsome.

Next they headed out to secrets and there were were two seals on shore. One was Aukai RL12 and the other was none other than RH32 Kaale.  He was up on the rocky area, Aukai was just to his left on the sand.

The waves kept hitting them both, so Kaale ended up in the water to move to the right of Aukai. Signs were posted and Team R&B educated most of the folks. They called the hotline. Team R&B stayed until 12:20 and left for the day. They were hoping a volunteer would show up eventually.

Kala RH76

Nalu R3CX

RH32 Kaale

RL12 Aukai

Kaale and Aukai

09/24/2022 Saturday's Dailies

Todays dailies are brought to you by Marilyn and Team R&B💕  (FYI - Marilyn hasn't been reporting since she has been working on a project at work, even though she retired :-)  

They started their day at the bay with RH76 Kala. She once again made it difficult to get a decent photo of her, but they waited for her to move. She was way up just about five feet from the camp site. She eventually moved down. Since she wasn't cooperating they left for now.

Upon a recheck, she was still on the rocks basking in the sun. They

also found Nalu R3CX, resting in the pond. They did not see him earlier.

Team R&B got word of a seal at secrets and a fisher was really close, so they hurried over. Upon arrival they saw Lefty RG28 and RL12 Aukai together mid beach. There were footprints and trails on the sand that let up to the seals. They put out the signs and called the hotline. Spent time educating folks that came by.

Then RH32 Kaale arrived and came near Lefty and Aukai, so an argument broke out. Kaale RH32 went over to the Waianae side of the cove near the rocks and stayed there. A volunteer arrived about 10 am, so they left.

The dolphins were out some of them leaping completely out of the water.

At another west side location they first spotted two seals on the sand way inland. It was RM31 Kai and RG32. When RM31 went to move to the water, RG32 went after him. Kai took off over the rocks, and more rocks, and RG32 chased him into the water. They argued a bit and Kai made his way to the water, then to seal inlet. RG32 followed him. 

Then the sweetest thing happened, the two of them settled down and Kai put his fore flipper on top of G32 as if to say, I'm tired dude, lets just rest. But RG32 wasn't finished and went after Kai again to the right. Finally they both settled down as if they were best buds.

Lastly they made the Kaena west trek on this hot humid day. They were glad they did because they found RQ24 Mauna. He was alone and snoozing on the rocks. He's looking pretty dam cute and fat.

Marilyn viewed Rabbit Island from 3 to 4:05 and there were six seals on island today.

At mid LPB were two seals:

Adult Male: adult size, at least one red tag and molting male belly. It appears that most of the ventreal side is molted and partly up the sides, about 60%

Nearby was an Unknown Subadult: subadult size, older coat with greenish belly and at least one tag.

Nearer to the 1BS was an Unknown Juvenile: new coat, light belly and no tags. While viewing this seal Marilyn became aware of two snorkelers on the beach fairly close to the U/J.  It was very aware of their presence but didn't seem spooked. After the snorkelers reentered the water the UJ headed up into the dunes in front of the 1BS.

Near the 3BS were three seals about 10-15 feet apart from each other.

Subadult Female: subadult size, newer coat, light female belly and two tags.

Subadult Male: subadult to adult size, older coat with lots of dark green, fairly dark male belly and two tags.

Unknown Subadult #2: Subadult size, newer coat, two red tags. 

Kala RH76

RG28 Lefty and RL12 Aukai

RH32 Kaale

dolphins

RM31 & RG32

R3CX Nalu

RQ24 Mauna

Rabbit Island

09/23/2022 Friday's Dailies

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

Early this morning Team R&B found RH76 Kala on the rocks, high up again. Finally after waiting for days, she turned over showing her belly. And she hasn't started her molt, just the same spot on her chest. Nothing opened up as of yet.

At another west side location they found a seal in a hole sleeping. They went around looking for more seals but came up empty. When they got back there was RG32 popping out of the hole, looking quite handsome.

They had checked Kahe and saw nothing. They they looked at one spot again and there was movement. There was a seal, who was in the process of leaving. They were able to quickly ID Lefty RG28.

They arrived at secrets and there was a seal coming up on shore by the rocks. It was RH32 Kaale and he was alone, not to mention looking quite green.

They got signs up around Kaale and the tourist started pouring in, and one huge wedding party. They had to pass to the other end for the ceremony.  Team R&B did their best to explain to at least 47 people that if other seals come in it would be difficult to pass back over. Still the folks passed to the other end and now the waves were covering the area fast.  Team R&B called the hotline to inform. Sadly they had to leave for an appointment, which they were already running late.  Thankfully Melina arrived to take over.

Kala RH76

RG32

Lefty RG28

RH32 Kaale