Tuesday, February 7, 2012

2-7-2012 DB's Dailies: Kaiwi@LL, Buster@RI, Irma@Waikiki


Some rain...some sun... lots a wind, with a goodly cast of critters. At 0814 I peered over the rock ledge at Lanai Lookout, and there was Kaiwi (RK96) nestled up next to the cliff, high and dry. She has remained all day. Zeeny weathered many a down pour with the little girl today.

I arrived at Makai Pier at 0845 to find an empty Rabbit Island, however on a pan at 0918 at a place I call "Last Greenery" I found what would prove to be Buster (RV08). It is rare to find animals at this location, which is on a rock area, just 100 ft left of the rabbit's nose. A very inhospitable place, but now and again critters do haul out there. I think this is the 3rd occasion in 11 years.
Dana called at 0653 with the report of an animal near lifeguard stand 2F in Waikiki. Both Dana and Lesley would confirm the Irma ID at 0917.

At 0740 Team Billand checked in with the report of T15M and M&M (R020) together once again at #1707, White Plains.

At 0746 they reported Kermit (R012) at lifeguard tower #1 at White Plains.

A 0946 Dera called with the report of RI37 at Alligator Rock, on the North Shore. She had apparently hauled out around 0800. ID was by tag.
Team Billand checked in again at 1515 to report 2AW at Tracks.

At 1606 the Billands found Pohaku (RO28) at KoOlina.

Buster tucked away on Rabbit Island
 Irma relaxing in Waikiki 
 Kaiwi @ Lanai Lookout
 Is she flexing her muscles? Shaking her flipper fist at someone? or speaking Italian?
 Kaiwi contemplating life
Tightening her abs... (incredibly cute picture)
 picking her teeth 
thank you zeeny... very cute series of pictures!

1 comment:

Barbara said...

Kaiwi, she is one adorable seal, always hiding in the hardest spots. Thats a good thing, hidden from the bad guys, yet, keeping the volunteers on their toes. He. he. Got to have determination with this little one, and the eye to spot her tan body tucked away. Great shots you guys. You're all amazing finders!!!
Wonder where that munchkin will show up today??? Well all the hours spent is for a good cause...keeping her safe and discovering how a monk seal lives in a day. Amazing animals and we are fortunate to have her MISS KAIWI..like playing hide and seek...he. he. Be safe guys and thanks for the hard work.