This seal was one of four lolling around on these hard rocks just by the Oamaru breakwater. Normally, these rocks are used by our Blue Penguins each night but maybe they avoid the rocks that the seals are on. They are big animals but harmless. Its the sea lions that can be dangerous and these have been seen here too!
Oh look at him staring at you...you are intruding into his space....go away maggiemae!! He has a bronzed look & his wrinkles are a good sign of a nice fat body!!