sick seal
This little seal launched itself onto a ledge at the marina across from me around noon Mar17. I watched it all day. At first it seemed to be sunbathing, but then it lay down, and got stiller and stiller as the day progressed. Around 4, a man noticed it and stood above it looking down. it looked up at him, and then over at him when he moved further away. I waited until 6ish, then approached quietly from downwind and took 2 quick pictures. He didn't move. I'm not certain if I can see puncture wounds on the close up or not. (next pic) He still hadn't moved at dark, and we were so sure we'd see his lifeless body the next morning.
However, he was gone at daybreak, and we hope the long rest revitalized him and he is OK.
sick seal
This little seal launched itself onto a ledge at the marina across from me around noon Mar17. I watched it all day. At first it seemed to be sunbathing, but then it lay down, and got stiller and stiller as the day progressed. Around 4, a man noticed it and stood above it looking down. it looked up at him, and then over at him when he moved further away. I waited until 6ish, then approached quietly from downwind and took 2 quick pictures. He didn't move. I'm not certain if I can see puncture wounds on the close up or not. (next pic) He still hadn't moved at dark, and we were so sure we'd see his lifeless body the next morning.
However, he was gone at daybreak, and we hope the long rest revitalized him and he is OK.