It seems to be getting a little busier as December approaches. School visits are back on, with Sammy in fine form, our volunteers trained up for the coming pup season, and weaner seals have started turning up on our beaches.
School Visit: Milkwood, Mossel Bay
📍 Location: Milkwood, Mossel Bay 📅 Date: Thursday 22 October 👤 Team: Linda, Tersia, Ursula
- We continued with our school visits after a mid-year break, with a visit to Milkwood in Mossel Bay.
- A large number of learners were enthralled by Linda’s PowerPoint presentation, and mascot Sammy was once again a huge hit after his spa treatment and lengthy hibernation. Thanks to Tersia and Ursula, who also assisted.
- The headmaster must have approved, because we have been invited back to speak to the older groups.
🧸 Status: Visit completed. Invited back to present to the older grades.
Seal-Pup Training Course, Santos Beach
📍 Location: Santos Beach 📅 Date: Saturday 24 October 👤 Organised by: Stefanie de Graaff
- Stefanie de Graaff organised a seal-pup training course for new and old Smarties, held on Santos beach in preparation for the upcoming black pup season.
- Thank you, Stefanie, for the work you put into it. We are ready for whatever Mother Nature throws at us.
📋 Status: Training completed. Volunteers prepared for pup season.
Weaner Cape Fur Seal, Dana Bay Beach
📍 Location: Dana Bay Beach 📅 Date: Sunday 25 October (today) 👤 Guidance: Dr Greg Hofmeyr
- Numerous calls were received about a weaner CFS on Dana beach. Since last week, we have responded to a number of calls about weaner seals on our beaches.
- Dr Hofmeyr has shared information about these young seals, which haul out at this time of year. We will post his message to share this important information with the wider community.
🦭 Status: Weaners hauling out is normal for this time of year. Watch our page for Dr Hofmeyr’s guidance.
Till next week, be kind and be blessed. 🐾