Just as I arrived on the beach on the way to their usual spot they were coming out of the water and up along the beach. They travelled some distance with frequent stops for pup to catch up.
Sea lion resenting a kayaker. Allan's Beach Dunedin
Female and pup on sandy beach
Female (Zoe) resting up on sandy beach. No apparent tag but distinctive flipper tear.
A flatworm or ribbon worm of some sort ?
Half-eaten by some scavenger
Laridae: Larus novaehollandiae ssp. scopulinus - Red Billed Gull