At
0704 I found RM38 snoozin' in front of 1BS on Rabbit Island. He would be the
only flippered resident of Rabbit Island today. Unfortunately, at 0904 he got
company in the form of 2 female and one male aboard a yellow kayak, who landed
just 40 ft from M38. He immediately took off. They were 100% responsible for his
departure. He would haul out again at 1043 at the right end of the island where
he spent the rest of the day.
The bad guys checked M38's
wallow, and the explore the left end of the island, and departed at 1000. I contacted DOCARE at 0943, and
DOCARE Officer Ken Lesperance responded, meeting and citing them upon their
arrival at Kaupo Beach Park at 1025.
At 1100 posse member Kathy
called to advise that Kaiwi (RK96) was at Spitting Cave. When I arrived at 1123
I could confirm the ID. I only saw two "ups" and then we lost her. She had been
at the ladder in her favorite white water hang out, getting worked as usual, and
lovin' it ! Tomorrow ????
The very same posse member
Kathy, called at 1500 with the report of a foraging U/U in the waters off Lanai
Lookout. Posse members June and Bob were also there. All confirmed having seen
the animal eating a Tako (yeah...Monk Seals love Mexican Food...... no,no... an
Octopus). I saw one up upon my arrival at 1513. No markers were visible and
observations conditions were difficult. June's photos show at least one right,
red tag (RIP ???), but no other markers are seen.
Team Billand called at 0801
with the report of T15M near Access 187A in Ewa Beach. Unfortunately, they
called again at 0938 to advise that 3 dogs and their owner had run him off.
At 1330 the Billands found
2AW, 35% molted at Tracks.
During that same
conversation Barbara Billand asked if I knew that Irma (R010) was at Diamond
Head today ? She had apparently gotten it from Dera. I immediately called Dera
and she confirmed Irma's presence there today. Dera adbosed (advised?) that Irma was gone on
a 1620 check. Tomorrow ???
She also advised that R5AY was at the Kahuku Golf
Course, and that posse member Eileen had reported Ewa Girl at the Reef Runway
today.
She also advised of an U/U in Laie. Hopefully, there will be confirming
photos of all this stuff. Kelly Girl checked in at 1713 to advise that posse
member Azlina had reported that the Laie animal was RI37, in her backyard.
Team Billand called at 1721
to say that they had gotten a call about an animal at #1708, White Plains . When
they arrived at 1742 they found T15M. There is a complication at White Plains
for a while. Apparently, "The Biggest Loser" is taping shows at WP, and
disrupting an already chaotic situation.
In the slightly more than
"Yesterday's News" department, the unstoppable Kelly Girl forwarded shots from
Lindsey (Squinzer?) taken at Puena Point on 1-19-12. It is most definitely
RI37. Thank yous to Kelly Girl and Lindsey.
Kaiwi RK96 @ Spitting Cave
Bad Guys landing on Rabbit Island
What-cha going to do when they come for you?
Unknown @ Lanai Lookout
Good catch feeding on a Tako
RI37 Yesterday's News
She's looking good... hope she stays healthy this year
T15M sharkbite @ Ewa Beach
Here comes trouble... good thing this guy has this dog on a leash
And too bad this little fella isn't on a leash
2AW @ Tracks .. molting away
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4 comments:
Do you take photos of all people on Rabbit Island? I'm going out by canoe, please let me find my photos on here without my consent....
Believe me, the last thing on earth I want to do is take photos of people on Rabbit Island. I sincerely hope that I will never have to do it again. The photos are taken of people in the act of breaking at least State law, and if the animals are affected, possible Federal law. The purpose of the photos are as evidence at their trial. There is no profit motive in using the photos on the blog. It is meant simply as a deterrent to keep people off the island, as the law states. DB
I agree thank you DB for spelling it out. It's pretty simple, don't land on Rabbit Island, as the signs state NO LANDING.
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