Monday 12/26/22  61 seals hauled out, 27 degrees, SW 5 to 10, clear, 1415. 5 seals on far rock for 66 seals total.  

Much improved seal observation today with plenty of seals and friendly seal seekers, as well as good light for the spotting scope. The seals were hauled-out in force early and many of them stretched, scratched, and shifted position repeatedly before they settled down for their heavy rest. At 1425 most of the seals in the center area flushed for no apparent reason, and we got to watch them get re-settled after they determined that there was no real threat present. When the seals return after one of their false alarm flushes, there are generally some territorial issues to sort out, and the sight of the seals hauling out on the exposed rocks always amuses everyone who gets the opportunity to see this through the scope. By 1515 there were 55 seals on the rocks, and most were sleeping soundly as they enjoyed their remaining afternoon naps undisturbed.