Raising Baby






This is as close as i could get to a mother Hawaiian Monk Seal and her newborn pup. What struck me is the place she chose.

Absolutely beautiful... a little pond that sits above the open ocean..

What a beautiful place for raising a baby!


They are to the middle left of the first picture.

They will be here for at least another 4 weeks, I will go back with a different camera and try to get a closer picture of the pair.




Its be awhile since Ive been to this part of the island... I had forgotten how remote and magnificent it is!



I am an island gal......

Comments

Firefly the Travel Guy said…
One needs a good environment to raise babies, and this looks like an awesome spot to do so.
August 12, 2011 at 1:23 AM
Nancy said…
It is magnificient. I'm feeling the call of the islands. My husband wants to make reservations for Thanksgiving. I have to admit it is very appealing - dinner at Mama's in Maui. The beautiful ocean calls to us and we feel a need to return to the sounds and smells of beautiful Hawaii. You lucky island gal!
August 12, 2011 at 8:08 AM
Maui Don - Dolphin Dude said…
Lucky you to see a pup. Part of the reason they are endangered is that the pups have been dying. Hopefully this pair has found a safe place away from crazy people and dogs.
August 12, 2011 at 9:55 AM
Anonymous said…
What a dream !

Thank you for sharing. Please have a good weekend.



daily athens
August 12, 2011 at 3:39 PM
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