Sunday, January 22, 2012

1-22-2012 DB's Dailues: Kolohe,Duke&Buster@RI, 2AW@Kalaeloa Boat Ramp, Rocky&Irma@EB, U/U (Kermit?)@Waikiki


DeraMail advised that Kaiwi remained in the Sandy Beach area, so the Kaiwi Kuest was on all day, with special attention given to Kaiwi Kove. By end of day she had been a no show.

On my 0707 Rabbit Island check I found Kolohe (RW22), tucked into the base of the Right Middle Cliff area . It would take quite some time to get an ID (1023). I also confirmed that he does , in fact , have a fish hook and line at the right corner of his mouth. I notified Sean as soon as I was certain, and he advises that a morning rescue mission is being planned.

I had last seen Kolohe, ever so briefly, on 1-9-12 which was when the hooking was reported. He has had that hook in him for 12 days, and is obviously distressed by it.

On my 2nd RI check I found that Buster (RV08) had joined the cast, 60 ft left of 1BS, and Duke (RA12) was now on the water front rocks, 50 ft left of Seal Rock Inlet. All would remain the entire day.

Incidently, all of today's observations were from Kaupo Beach Park. A Kirin Beer commercial shoot, owned Makai Pier today. It was a Zoo !

Team Billand checked in at 0723 with the report of an overnighted 2AW, still on a small piece of beach at the Kalaeloa Boat Ramp. His D#2 molt is 15%.

The Billands checked in again at 0743 to advise that posse member Clay Gates was with Rocky (RH58) who had overnighted near Access #185C , in Ewa Beach. Clay advised that Rocky was gone on his 1155 check, but as he stood there, Irma (R010) hauled out and took her place.

Dana called at 0847 to advise that Lifeguard tower 2E in Waikiki had a visitor. My dollar is on Kermit, but I have no further word at this writing. Hopefully, Donna will have more info in the morning.

In the Yesterday's News department, Dana forwarded photos from posse members Suzanne & Dean, of La'akea (RK82) taken yesterday at the Campbell Bird Refuge in Kahuku.

Kolohe with Hook
Hopefully the NOAA team can get to him and remove the nasty hook
N31 La'akea @ Kahuku from yesterdays news
Rocky @ Ewa Beach
Irma @ Electric Beach Ewa Beach
All our girls getting round again.... the 2012 pups are baking
2AW @ Kalaeloa Boat Ramp
poor guy is itchy
old and green... soon to be new and slick

1 comment:

Barbara said...

Hello Donna, Da Blog Lady!!! I got to tell you one thing..Rocky and Irma were hanging out at Ewa Beach with Clay gates. I just thought I would let ya know...Ewa Beach.

Oh and thanks Clay, for all your educating folks in EWA BEACH!!! you're appreciated for your endurance and compassion with the seals that are hauling out there. You been having quite a few different seals out there...lucky you. He. He. Aint this fun???