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On my first quick look at
Rabbit Island, from Makai Pier, I lucked out and found Nani (RK60) foraging on
the Makapuu side of the pier, as I was leaving. Over the following 45 minutes I
observed her devouring a tako, and eating at least 4 other prey items, which I
could not determine. I lot track of her at 0730.
Posse
member Gayle called at 0854 with the report of an animal at Irma's Grotto,
Kokee Flats, Portlock. When I arrived at 0909 I found Irma snoozin' in a tide
pool.Gayle and Teri reported Irma doing 11 minute dives at Spitting Cave, at
1823.
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On my 1000 recheck of Rabbit
Island I found what would prove to be M38, behind the water front rocks mid way
between Seal Rock Inlet and Rocky Right Beach on RI. It would be 1340 before I
finally got an ID, after seeing his left side natural bleach. His last RI visit
was on 5-14-12.
Finding Nani at the pier has
to be the highlight of the day, but right up there with that ,the arrival of
Duke (RA12)back on Rabbit Island at 1043, was quite a find. He has been
documented of late on Molokai and Maui. Today he came back home for a visit. His
last Rabbit Island sighting was on 3-27-12.
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On my 1320 recheck of Rabbit
Island I found that in addition to Duke and M38, Nani had arrived back at RI
after her morning foraging episode.
Despite lotsa' lookin' by
myself and the Elves, today ended as a no Kaiwi day. Tomorrow ???
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Team Billand checked in at
1023 with the report of Benny (RE74) at Maili Point. Surprisingly enough that
would be their only find.
A late in the day call from
Tracy brought news that my boy Ka'ena (RO40) was reported on N. Larsen's Beach,
on Kauai today. He may well have made the Kauai run many times, but because he
is sparingly seen at Ka'ena Point, and not recorded on Kauai, we shall never
know. His last documented Kauai visit came on 2-11-11.
Nani chowing down... some good tako
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Some good eating around the pier
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Big Momma Irma @ Kokee Flats
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Wonder what Big Momma's plans are for this pup's birth
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Duke'ster back on Rabbit Island
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M38
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Little Nani resting after a big meal
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Benny alone at Maili
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Looking around checking to see if there's anyone there
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Found a good snoozing spot
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Awwww
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1 comment:
It may sound nuts, but I had an empty nest sydrome...no Kerby and Noa yesterday, just the BENNY. And he seemed so cautious hauling in, looking around for the other two kids...NOa and Kerby. He took a long time to come in and he never hauled up on their spots, just layed low in the shallows. BUT...he did enter his Playboy Pond to cool off and snooze. It was sweet, yet, kind of sad not to see the boys around at all. I never saw them, nor heard em, now even a smell.
Noa and Kerby have taught me alot these last few weeks...they are full of discovery of this area, got so much foraging done daily together. They shared the space with other seals, Benny, R018, Rip, M and M, and I forget who else. Been a fantastic scene daily, so, I feel lost now. But Benny, always gives a good show, saw the softer side of him yesterday...he seemed relaxed, yet cautious, always checked his back.
I hope Kerby and Noa stick together for ever, as best buds, looking out for each other. If they go back to Kaena Pt...thats fine. I wonder if they joined Kaena R040??? Then they will be gone for a long time, checking out the chicks for the first time...
Well, some times in life, you got to cut the umbilical cord, take a breath and let them explore on their own...I dont want to cut the cords...I love them with my soul.
Safe journey boys...hugs...B
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