I’m a riddle in nine syllables
An elephant, a ponderous house
…………….…
On the rock and there’s no getting off.

I’ve named our new visitor, who I have been told is likely a pregnant elephant seal, “Sylvia” – inspired by her poem “Metaphors”, parts of which are shown above. I watch and wonder if she is a first-time mom or does she even know she is pregnant? She is calling out in the dark of night. I hope she stays, gives birth here, and the pup survives its first month. Hopefully our camera arrives from the repair shop sooner than the pup!

This is just a quick post on my first evening here to share the exciting news. The female arrived on Race Rocks January 10th. The photos were taken by Cedric Torres.