Another monk seal hunt today. After a little walk, we head out on another monk seal hunt. We heard there was a baby monk seal at Kekaha Kai State Park – so, we head out to look for the new comer. Felt a little like one of the magi! I didn’t bring any camera. Just Shamu the Phone. But, you shoot with what you have.
And there is Mother and Child. Three days old. I can not tell you how absolutely adorable the baby seal is. It is as black as the lava rocks. And, unless it moves – you wouldn’t really notice it. But, through the trusty binoculars – the baby is the softest, fuzziest, softest, cutest critter you ever saw.
I have only seen 3 monk seals. Ever. And, I never saw a baby monk seal.
This guy came with the correct gear. There were only 4 or 5 of us gawkers. And an equal number of “monk seal police”. And, the Marines made a couple of flyovers – also gawking at the baby.
If that isn’t enough, the beach is drop dead gorgeous.
So, no, I didn’t start getting things organized for the return to the asylum. Maybe tomorrow. Or not.
How wonderful!
Peg, that is awesome. A couple years ago when my sisters and myself were in Maui I saw a monk seal in the water when I was snorkeling. It kinda scared me well because it’s pretty big and it was right where the water was breaking on the rocks so I had to be careful not to end up on the rocks as well. It was a thrill! Thanks for the pics.
Karen and Tom