The word "Pinna" meaning "feather" and "Peds" meaning "foot" equals "feather footed".
We popped in at a local small harbor for some fish and coffee and I saw the Sea Lion between the yachts,
Quite a busy morning of running around again and we took a short breather at the southern end of the town, before we went to another part of the town that was also near our favorite beach. At both places we received some lovely surprises.
Come and see.
The sea lion seemed to be still lost in his weekend as he lazed away in the sun.
The heat of the warm sun softly put him to sleep.
This was where I was standing with my camera.
Now here we were at the other end.
Not a soul in sight as we took a quick walk on the sand.
Bang! The first time for us to see a seal here.
He was hunting just beyond the breakers and this was the only other shot that I could get of him.
Here is a great article on the Cape Fur Seals;
https://www.animalocean.co.za/2016/09/facts-about-the-cape-fur-seal/
Okay, I got some other great shots but these two sightings were to me at least the most exciteable, as we love to watch animals in the wild.
Both the sea lion and the seal are very agile in the water and one day I will get one with a fish in it's mouth.
In the meantime I know that Mother nature has many more surprise sightings in store for us.
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I don't really like the seal because it's really big
No, the big one is the Sea lion and the small ones in the last 2 photos are seals.
Hello friend, what a great catch.
But I will tell you what the last two are not a seal, this week I have put a seal and to know if it was a seal or a sea lion I have learned haha to distinguish them and the last are sea wolves since they have small ears.
But I envy you, seeing them wild and in their habitat makes you feel good
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@txatxy, thank you my friend, but these are indeed Seals and they are only found in South Africa.
I forgot to include an article and edited the post now to include it.
Have a look at this.
https://www.animalocean.co.za/2016/09/facts-about-the-cape-fur-seal/
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Is it something usual to see the sea lion in close proximity to the yachts?
For me it is amazing. 🙂
Oh yes, they know that there are fish that breed inside the calm waters of the harbor, so they made the place their home.
The yacht owners have become used to them and everyone lives in peace.
Wonderful to see how they avoid the boats when the boats go out to sea.
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Hi @papilloncharity, A great and unforgettable experience.
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you and I am glad that you liked the adventure.
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How cool ist that - a sea lion relaxing in the harbour and a seal on the beach ... and the beach is empty - no people, a real paradise 😃
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First time that we get a seal at our favorite part of the beach and we were both happy.
A paradise indeed my friend and the weather was no too great.
During bad weather the people don't go out as they are not like you and me 😉
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I think any place without people is a good place, and an empty beach is certainly a paradise, especially when a seal shows up :)
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Oh yes, I agree and that part of the beach has certainly brought us a few nice surprises.
Strange as every time we go there we always search for the Nautilus shells, but no joy.
The seal was a nice surprise.
Cheers and thanks.
One day you'll be lucky again and find a Nautilus shell 😃
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That was some stunning and lucky shots!!! The sea lion looks surreal...
It probably sounds funnier in my head, but my daughter has a baby seal teddy bear, and she can't sleep without it. When it's time sleep, she shouts "phoque,phoque,phoque" (seal in French) which sounds like she says "Fuck" 😄
The Fur seal looks like a more gangster version of the normal seal, totally ekasi!!
What a story :)
Maybe the should change the spelling of the F word :)
We have both the fur seals and the normal seals here.
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