At
0616 I found Kaiwi (RK96) waiting for me in a tide pool just a few feet away
from her favorite Naupaka bush. She was in the bush by 0630, and has remained
all day. She was still there when I left at dark. Thanks to "the elves" for a
long hard day.
The NOAA team was ready this
morning for another attempt at dehooking, but Kolohe was nowhere to be
found.
At 1023 posse member Kathy
called with the report of an animal at Spitting Cave. When I arrived at 1049 I
found Duke (RA12), sporting his new transmitter, and doing 7 minute dives.
I departed SC but got only
as far as the highway when Kathy called again to report a second animal had
arrived at Spitting Cave. When I got back at I found that it was Kolohe
(RW22), Though I never got a good look at the hook, I did see leader, and all
other Kolohe markers.
When I got back to Makai
Pier in the afternoon, I found that RIP (RR70) had the place all to
himself.
Dera called at 0754 with a
few reports. First of all Kermit (R012) was back in Waikiki for D#4. Both Karen
Rohter and Diane Gabriel sent confirming photos.
Dera also reported an animal
in Nanakuli. Team Billand would confirm 2AW, approximtely 35% molted.
Lastly atd 0754 Dera advise
of an animal at Oneula Place, Ewa Beach. Team Billand confirmed T15M at 0848.
Kelly Evans forwarded photos
from Azlina in Laie. She had RI37 behind her house again today.
Duke with his new transmitter...
Can you hear me now?
Kolohe catching a wave
Guess he's still able to forge with hook in his mouth
Kermit! Kermit! You are wearing out your Aunties.... We love you Kermie but it's time to leave Waikiki
Nice shot...wish it was like this when seals hauled up on our beaches...
Well then there is the crowd behind the scenes
Very handsome Kermit
T15 "sharkbite" @ Ewa Beach
Looking regal
Sharkbite on the move with one fin
RI37 Laie - A Big SHOUT out to Anthony...
She found herself a good haul out spot.... now she a whole family looking after her.
2AW @ Nankuli
As many times as I have seen a molting seal... they sure look awful!
HAAAAA now here's a monk seal... or for all you gents with a receding hairline!
And what would the day be without Barb's seal sand art.
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Spent a total of six hours watching 2AW, trying to educate all those people at the beach. The little ones always swimming in front of him, NOT SO GOOD. There were five canoes praticing, they were respectful of the seal. It was pretty hot out there yesterday. The Zablan beach is quite beautiful and so clean, I was impressed. We cover lots of beaches, this one is well kept..One beach getting quite dirty is Nimitz..Debris of all kinds and its a shame. The footpath is so dirty with crap..whats wrong with humans???
On white plains too, I know the grounds keeper works hard at cleaning...but there isnt a day that goes by, I dont pick up those plastic toys and buckets left on shore or floating in the water.
At Campbells..there is always tires left out there. Lots of fishing line laying on shore with hooks. We trip ourselves with the fishing line all the time.
At windsock, dog poop, lumber, clothing.
Another spot that is being dirtied...Tracks! Lots of bags left in a spot near the railroad tracks.
What is it with humans that they cant pick up after they leave a beach??? How hard is it to find a rubbish can to get rid of their crap??? Its to protect our shores, our critters and keep Hawaii...CLEAN!!
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