7-11-2012 DB's Dailies: M&M,Pup (D#29)@RI, Buster & Kolohe@SC

At 0625 I found M&M (R020)&Pup (D#29) snoozin' near the vegetation line on Rocky Right Beach, Rabbit Island. When I got back to Makai Pier at 1150 both were in the near shore shallows doing a water session, but they were only partially visible. Another check at 1515 both were once again in snooze mode just above the shoreline, and once again only partially visible.

At 0705 I found Buster (RV08) doing 7 minute dives at Spitting Cave. He was still there when I departed at 0830.

Posse member Teri called at 0844 to advise that there was now a second animal at Spitting Cave. I arrived at 0852 and observed 2 animals on the surface, in close proximity, but operating independently. Teri said she had seen interaction when the 2nd animal first arrived. At 0910 I made the Kolohe (RW22) ID. I saw no interaction doing my observations. Buster was still doing 7 minute dives, while Kolohe was doing 10 minute dives. All activity was off shore of "the first point".

At 0943 I got just a quick glimpse of an an animal headed toward the point, fronting the Big Rock. After 0943 I saw neither animal again. Multiple checks of China Walls, and Kokee Flats, were fruitless.

I got no other reports from any other quadrant, including Team Billand. I guess it was just one a "them" days.

In the "Yesterday's News" department, Zeeny sent photos of La'akea (RK82), whom she found a few minutes walk beyond the Keiki Pool at Turtle Bay,and Right Spot (R016) near the trailers. Thank You Z !

Dana also forwarded an email from Shakakayaks, Scott Sundby with a shot of Ua Malie taken yesterday, near the end of Marconi Rd, Kahuku.

Buster and Kolohe playing at spitting cave

 Buster

 Kolohe 

 La'akea 

 She looks so little ... and in need a good molt

 

 Right Spot smiling for the camera

 Silly girl all covered with sand

 Ua' Maile