MonkSealMania.blogspot.com: 1-21-2012 DB's Dailies:Kaiwi@SB, Duke&Buster@RI, Kermit@Waikiki, Rocky, La'akea&UaMalie@Campbells Bird Refuge

Saturday, January 21, 2012

1-21-2012 DB's Dailies:Kaiwi@SB, Duke&Buster@RI, Kermit@Waikiki, Rocky, La'akea&UaMalie@Campbells Bird Refuge

The Kaiwi Kuest began at 0630, but I was batting zero. Dera checked in at 0736 to advise that transmitter data showed that Kaiwi had been in the Sandy Beach area at around 1630 yesterday afternoon, but the 2300 the map showed her back in the Spitting Cave area. As it turned out fisherman posse member Robert called at 0953 to advise that Kaiwi (RK96) was just hauling out at Crappy Cove. When I arrived at 1003 I confirmed the ID. Thanks to Karen R., Gayle, Zeeny & Marilyn for being great aunties. Kaiwi remained until 1819, when she up and departed. We rarely ever get to see a departure.

This marks the last useage of "Crappy Cove". I've called it that forever, but seeing it in print is a bit grating. I've decided that from now on I shall refer to the location as Kaiwi Kove. "So let it be written..... so let it be done", as Yul would say ! Well, that messes up my labels... but I agree Kaiwi Kove is a better name.... I can deal

At 1224 I found Duke (RA12) and Buster (RV08) together to the left of 1BS on Rabbit Island. They would remain all day.

At 0813 Team Billand checked in with the report of a molting animal at the Kalaeloa Boat Ramp. They would confirm the 2AW ID at 1052.

Marilyn did the Ka'ena Point trek today, and reported Ka'ena (RO40), Noa (R6FI) and 761 at the end of the world. Noa seems to have a new scar on is ventral, right side.

At 1258 Dera called with the report of an animal at lifeguard tower 2E in Waikiki. Dana reported that it was Kermit (R012) at 1519. Thanks to all the unsung heroes who dealt with Kermit today.

At 1519 Dana called with a report of an animal at Ewa Beach Park. Posse member Clay Gates, roped off Rocky (RH58) at 1549. The Billand confirmed the ID at 1556. Also at 1556 Team Billand reported M&M (R020) at access 185H in Ewa Beach. They reported that her new N23 bleach is clear and readable.

Dana called at 1630 to advise that posse member Suzanne had reported La'akea (RK82), by her N31 bleach, at the Campbell Bird Refuge in Kahuku.

Dana called again at 1749 to advise that Ua Malie had been seen a 1749. A call from Kelly Girl at 1749 confirmed the Ua Malie (RT10) ID. She and posse member Anthony had found her, at High Rock, Kahuku.

Duke and Buster