12-3-2013 DB's Dailies: RM38@RI, Kea@SB, Benny,Buster,Makaiwi&Kermit@WP, Right Spot@MCBH

At 0730 I found a 70% molted RM38 up in the Morning Glory, 40 ft left of 1BS, on Rabbit Island. He would later move down to cool off.

　

On my 4^th look at Crappy Cove, Sandy Beach, I found Kea (RN46) perched on his favorite rock hangout. I cordoned him off and he remained all day, departing at 1754.

　

At 0710 the Billands once again found Benny (RE74) at #1707 , and BusterRV08)&Makaiwi(R4DF) fronting #1760, at White Plains. Benny appears to be starting his molt.

　

At 0923 they observed Kermit (R012) hauling out fronting #1708, WP.

　

At 1027 they advised that Buster had departed Makaiwi, and at 1107 attempted haul outs to both Benny and Kermit’s locations. In both cases there were words exchanged, and Buster departed. The boy was last seen headed west. At 1617 the Billands called again to advise that Buster was back, and once again had stopped by to have words with Kermit & Benny.

　

Morning email from east coast USA posse member Vikki brought word from a friend of hers about an animal at North Beach, MCBH. The photo provided was inconclusive. I contacted posse member Jen Christian and she confirmed the Right Spot (R016) ID at 1707. Confirming photos coming.

 Kea @ crappy cove

 sooo sweet pretty irresistible 

 RM38 on Rabbit Island 

 Right Spot on MCBH

Benny... probably been behaving himself cause he's going to start peeling any day now

 here come kermit

 Buster and Benny

 Buster Benny and Kermit

 seals seals everywhere... 3 of a kind

 Buster

 buster in action

 and up he goes .....

 Maka'iwi and Buster

 resting peacefully

 well that didn't last long