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:
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.
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