Emma took us on
a seal-watching trip in Bridgewater Bay, about an hour up the coast. Sally and
I have seen grey ones before but these were darker, they looked more like Navy
Seals.
That’s if you caught
a glimpse, for they kept themselves well hidden, experts in camouflage. On our
side we also took special precautions, donning protective gear, but were soon spotted,
miles out from our objective. The first rule of surveillance is stay hidden.
Rooky mistake.
The fast inflatable
took us to the colony. They must have been on joint maneuvers for there were
Australian and New Zealand seals there too. Some had taken up sentinel
positions on the rocks while others, probably on clandestine operations,
remained deep in the caves.
The main
infantry group plunged into the water and surrounded our boat, confidently
demonstrating their diving prowess. We tried taking pictures but they were
elusive, disappearing beneath the waves before we could get in an effective shot.
Feathers in the
water suggested that some intruder had not made it home but we were not sad.
After all, you can’t hand-wring but must be sanguine about penguins.
Eventually we gave up and returned to base, satisfied to have caught a glimpse of what goes on away from the public gaze but fully aware
that they had got the better of us.
Navy Seals: continually on patrol; ever vigilant in guarding
our shores And in return, all they seek is a few sprats. A job with a porpoise.
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| Spot the Navy Seal - Masters of Camouflage |
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| Off on Manoeuvres |
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| All Kitted Out |
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| And New Zealand ones as well |
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| Joint Manoeuvres with Australian Seals |
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| Some assume a low profile role |
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| Guarding our borders to keep us safe |
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