9-29-11 DB Dailies and More

When the Dawn Patrol arrived at AD at 0545 we did not initially see Kaiwi. It would take a few minutes to locate her, 100 ft further east of the fenced area than she has been seen to date. By 0700 she was working her way back to her favorite tide pool within the cordoned area. She would remain in the water until 1303 when she hauled out directly above her west end tide pool, and remained there in snooze mode.

Lesley provided the usual morning shots of Kaiwi, but also included a shot of a really neat lady named Gail, who has become a daily fan of Kaiwi's. I completely concur. Gail has definitely earned this recognition. You are most definitely worth your weight in manapua !

Yet another daily admirer, Michele contributed 4 of the 5 shots from my camera today. Once again Ya' Done Good Michele !! Your are my very must favorite COSTCO Granny !

On my first look at Rabbit Island at 0713 I found M&M (R020) to the right of Seal Rock Inlet. She would remain there all day.

At 0730 I found Irma (R010) at the Waimanalo end of Kaupo Beach Park. I cordoned her off and she remained until leaving of her own volition with the rising tide at 1142.

On my 2nd look at Rabbit Island at 0925 I found Nani (0930) at the far left end of the beach. She would remain all day.

I relocated to Kaupo Beach Park to deal picking up the Irma stuff, and from that location found Duke (RA12), at 1205, at the rignt end of the beach on RI, with M&M.

Dana called at 0803 with the report of La'akea (RK82) in the Keiki Pool at Turtle Bay. Karen Turner supplied confirmation photos.

Team Billand called at 1000 with the report of Kermit (R4DG) fronting #1705, at Nimitz Cottages. He remained all day.

They also reported an U/U foraging off shore of Nimitz Jetty. ID was not possible, but they did see 2 red tags. ?????? Maybe tomorrow.