When I got Makai Pier at 1000 I found Kolohe (RW22), and Duke (RA12) on Rabbit Island. They would remain all day.
At 0833 Team Billand found Noa (R6FI) and Pohaku (RO28) fighting over an eel in the water at Maili Pt. Pohaku would haul out at 0854. Noa did not. On a recheck at 1414 they found that Noa was on the rocks at a separate location from Pohaku.
At 0940 they found 2AW at Tracks. They found M&M and Makaiwi together at Palm Grove, Campbell Industrial Park. At 1053 they found Max (R5EW) down the beach a bit at Feedlots, Campbell Industrial Park. At 1457 they reported that R018 had just hauled out to join M&M and Makaiwi at CIP.
Dera called at 0949 to report that Jeannie Martinson had confirmed RSF at Rocky Point , on the North Shore.
Dera called at 1651 to advise that Colleen was responding to an animal near the base of the path at Diamond Head. Colleen called at 1733 to report that it was Irma. This was the 2nd day that Irma has hauled out after 1600, and new wrinkle for her.
Irma @ Waikiki with some early risers
Irma departing Waikiki
Irma @ Diamond Head with Aunty Colleen
2AW @ Tracks
Little Max @ Campbells
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2 comments:
I love max, maximus, maximoto:) He is so cute with all of that extra skin. You are so lucky to be able to watch him and you sure do take great pictures. He just sinks right into your heart:)
aloha...kelly girl
Yes, little Max is a real treat to observe. He is relaxed all the time, not a care in the world, just chillin with the big guys out there. He always looks like he is waring eye liner around the eyes...Cant tell if his eyes are opened or not. It was really hard to photograph all five as Makaiwi was 200 ft. apart from the four seals. She needed some girl time to herself, she been bugged by R018 and not to mention...the old crusty dude..Kermit. And Kermit came out the winner yesterday, R018 was moping. M and M, wow, she is huge and so regal, she just lays there being a seal, snoozing. Every once in a while, she'll grunt at the boys to "BACK OFF"!!!! WHAT A TRULY AMAZING SITE!!!!! Its a dream, a beautiful dream...FIVE Critters before us. I say my prayers every moment we are with these guys, they are so big and long...they take up a lot of the beach. Some times I wish they could do this more often out here, no need to yell, no need to suffer a stroke with idiots so far..and its heaven. No ropes, no signs to adust...just absorb these magnificent mammals..its worth the trek, the heat, the strong winds, the long hours. Rob and I are in awe!!! Long live the HAWAIIAN MONK SEALS ....they are our TREASURES of the sea!!!!
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