Saturday 11/26/22 - 1 seal hauled out, 47 deg, NW 10, clear 1400. 5 seals on far rock for 6 seals total. Upon our arrival, we immediately recognized that the seals were just not in the mood for hauling out this afternoon. The conditions seemed fine, but we watched as over a dozen seals approached the rocks, surveyed the situation, and departed. We have seen this before, particularly in the fall, and we believe that the day after a strong cold front passes thru the seals are not as inclined to take their rest on the rocks. But the cold front on this occasion was on the weak side, and the far rock was occupied by resting seals, so today will go down in our records as one of the mysterious days when we have no clue about the reasons for the seals' behavior.
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