DB Post Mondat August 11th

Kerby,Hoku,Kolohe,RB08&Sadie@RI, 8-11-08

My first two passes of all spots were a total bust. It was not until my 3rd trip to the pier at 1228, that I finally found some critters. The RI cast today was a 25% molted, RB08 on the left end, Hoku and Sadie near the 3rd Blue Sign (3BS), and Kolohe and Kerby together at Rocky Right Beach (RRB) at the right end. Nobody did nuthin'. Aloha, DB

Kolohe & Kerby
RB0B/RB08

DB Post Sunday August 10th

Kerby,Hoku,Kolohe,RB08,Sadie@RI, Buster@SC, 8-10-08
Relatively speaking , it was a quiet day on RI today. The first pass was a bust. I didn't find an animal until I got to Spitting Cave where I found Buster doing 9 minutes dives.

When I got back to the pier at 0900 for the day's observations I initially found only RB08 at the left end of the island but she would be joined first by Hoku, and shortly thereafter Kolohe. They spent the entire day together with no interaction. Later, Kerby would haul out way back on the left end beach, and Sadie hauled out at the right end. RB08's molt has progressed to approximately 20 %.

Though technically not today's news, both Team Billand , and Karen Harris did the KP trek yesterday, and both reported finding only Benny at KP. Aloha, DB

Kerby, Hoku & Kolohe "The Weaners"
Sadie

Benny At Ka'ena Point - Photo from the Billand(s)

DB Post Saturday August 9th

Kerby,Hoku,Kolohe,Sadie,RB08,RIP,Buster,R301&Ewa Girl@RI, Benny@KP, 8-9-08It was yet another of the average, 9 critter days at RI. The Weaners were there, as were the girls Sadie and RB08 . Bob's molt has progressed in a nornal manner, and was approximately 15% at end of day. I saw my first interaction between a weaner (Kolohe) and RB08 today. They swam and played off shore of LPB. During the day Hoku also stopped by her location but there was no observed interaction.

Ewa Girl, Buster, RIP and later Sadie all spent the day at the right end of the beach. At one point Kerby was down at that end too, and I realized that Ewa Girl (Mom) and all 3 of her Oahu children were right there in front of me. That was a wonderful vision, and even more exciting was that fact that I would even KNOW THAT !!!!! I love this stuff !!!

Team Billand called at 1641 from the end of the world at Ka'ena Point, with word that Benny was their only find so far. Aloha, DB

Kerby & R301

Kerby, Buster, RIP, Sadie & Ewa Girl

Kolohe, RB0b & R301

RB0b & Hoku

DB Post Friday August 8th

Kerby,Hoku,Kolohe,RB08,Sadie,RIP,R301&Ewa Girl@RI,Lona@Mokuleia+Kermit,KC&Mojo News, 8-8-08

The Rabbit Island cast was Ewa Girl in the morning (she was gone at 0910), RIP and R301, and the Weaners, Kerby , Hoku and Kolohe. Sadie showed up late in the day with her new coat on, lookin' spiffy. I'm happy to report that RB08 has finally, begun her molt. At 1313 I noticed a break in her center chest area.

The Billands checked in after a marathon Irma Quest from EB ot Campbell Industrial Park, with no critters sighted. Tanx Eh !!

Tracy called at 1649 with a rich trove of Monk Seal factoids. According to Tracy, Lona was once again at Mokuleia again today. She also reported that a conversation with Mimi , on Kauai brought info that both Kermit and KC are apparently over there. Lastly, she sent photo evidence of my 2nd born , Mojo being at La'au Point on Molokai as of 6-22-08. I last saw him at RI on 5-31-08. I alway thought he was going to Molokai, but I could never prove it. It's nice to know for a fact. Aloha, DB

Hoku 08/08/08

Kerby 08/08/08

Kolohe 08/08/08

R301 & RIP 08/08/08

RB0B 08/08/08

Sadie 08/08/08

DB Post Thursday August 7th

Kerby,Hoku,Kolohe,RB08,Sadie,R301&RIP@RI, RIP@SC, Irma@EB, R5AY@Waialee, 8-7-08
All 3 of the Weaners were present today. Hoku and Kolohe were together and later joined R301 on the beach front incline at the left end of the island. Kerby was at 3BS all day.

For the first time, I found Sadie and RB08 together , tucked into the base of the cliff at the left end, just left of 1BS. They would enter the water together at 1052 and swam and played together until the hauled out together to the left end of Middle Cliff (LMC)

I'd seen RIP at Spitting Cave in the morning ,and at 1402 he hauled out to join R301 and Kolohe at the left end.

The Marys reported Irma at EB today, and a DOCARE Officer advised me that he'd responded to an animal being harrassed by dogs at Waialee Beach Park on the North Shore. It was R5AY, and it sounded like it was Bernard's dogs. Aloha, DB

R301, Kolohe & Hoku
Sadie & RB0B

Sadie & RB08

DB Post Wednesday August 6th

Kerby,Hoku,Kolohe,RB08,RIP,Ewa Girl@RI, Irma@ Kalaeloa Campgrounds, 8-6-08
The RI cast was Kerby,Hoku,Kolohe,RB08,RIP and Ewa Girl. Ewa Girl was there on my first pass but gone when I got back for the day's observations. The only interaction was RB08 and RIP who got in the water together around mid day. RB08 hauled out again, but I did not see RIP again.

A White Plains lifeguard called at 1039 to report Irma about 100 yds west of the WP perimeter fence , at Kalaeloa Campgrounds. Team Billand confirmed the Irma ID at 1223, and called just moments ago to advise that Irma departed at 1647. Aloha, DB

Hoku

Kerby

RB0B, RIP, & Kolohe

Irma -- So what's the due date??? Should we start a pool?

Governor Lingle Visit to Rabbit Island

Aloha Good People!
Today's news based on DB's report and KGMB Governor Lingle accompanied by volunteers and DOCARE (Division of Conservation and Preservation Enforcement) visited Manana Island (Rabbit Island). The good news is the State is listening and taking a look at some of the issues. The Governor spoke about the trash and evidence of boats landing on the island and the concern of improper use of gil-net fishing. There was no mention of our seals but I am sure she got a good look at them.

PLEASE NOTE: These pictures are from the Governor's visit today. Along with DOCARE officers and volunteers they did a clean up and reviewed some of the issues. LANDING A BOAT ON RABBIT ISLAND IS PROHIBITED.

DB Post Tuesday August 5th

Kerby,Hoku,Kolohe,RB08,RIP&Buster@RI, Irma@WP, 8508...Oh Yeah & Some Woman Stopped By

Yep... Just another day in DB's World. The RI cast was the Weaners, Kerby,Kolohe & Hoku, as well as RIP, Buster & RB08. Oh, yeah.........and some woman and some associates stopped by on their way to Rabbit Island. Aloha, DB

Hoku & Kolohe
Buster, RIP & RB0B

DB Post Monday August 4th

Kerby,Hoku,Kolohe,Sadie,RB08,RIP&Ewa Girl@ RI, Irma@ WP, 8-4-08
It was a good cast at RI today, but no much action. The weaners, Kerby, Hoku, and Kolohe were all there, as were the girls, RB08 and Sadie (60% molted). Ewa Girl was there first thing, but was gone when I got back at 0840. RIP was the only action, starting the day at SRI, and later moving to join Sadie at LPB, but the interaction was minimal.

The Billands responded to White Plains and confirmed that Irma was there today. She departed at 1547 and was headed in the EB direction. Heads up Marys !

Tracy also advised today that M&M's female pup was tagged on Friday on Molokia (RW 30/31), and she also advised that Lona was at Mokuleia , 80% molted. Aloha, DB

Kolohe & Sadie

Sadie & RIP

Irma at White Plains.... umm are we getting close to delivery?

Report from Ka'ena Point

The KP Cast, 8-3-08
Both Karen Harris and Joanne Tabor made the KP trek today. Both are worth MANY times their weights in Manapua. They documented Benny, Ka'ena and Pooh at KP today. Thank You...............................very much !! Aloha, DB

DB Post Sunday August 3rd

Kerby,Hoku,Kolohe,RB08,Sadie,R301,RIP &Ewa Girl@RI, 8-3008
All of the Weaners 3 showed up today, as well as the girls, RB08 and Sadie, along a couple of the boys, RIP and R301. To my surprise Ewa Girl was there again today, and all cast members remained there all day. RIP was all over the place, interacting with everybody. Aloha, DB

Ewa Girl, RIP & Sadie

Hoku

Kolohe & Kerby

R301, RIP & RB08

Ewa Girl,RIP,RB08,Sadie,Kolohe&Hoku@ RI, 8-2-08
Ewa Girl was once again at RI this morning. She remained until 1220 and then departed. I had not recieved any HB calls by end of day.

The rest of the RI cast were the girls, RB08, and Sadie, and RIP who spent time with both the girls. Kolohe and Hoku were there today, but I did not see Kerby as of my departure from the pier at 1600. I'm sure he was hiding behind just the right rock. Aloha, DB

Ewa Girl
RB08 or known as Rbob

Rip and Sadie

Rip (Rabbit Island Pup) in case u were wondering.

DB Post Friday August 1st

Kerby,Hoku,Kolohe,Ewa Girl,Buster,R301,Sadie&RB08@ RI, Ewa Girl@HB, 8-1-08

I was somewhat surprised to see Ewa Girl back at RI first thing in the morning, since she'd done the two previous days at Hanauma Bay. She was gone when I got back to the pier for the day at 0905. At 1419 HB posse member Ethel, called to report an animal on the left side flats. When I arrived I confirmed that it was Ewa Girl. "Jack at the Bay" called at 1646 to advise that EG had departed.

The Rabbit Island cast was the Weaners Three, Hoku, Kolohe and Kerby, Buster, R301, and the girls, Sadie and RB08. The weaners were all swimming together most of the day, only hauling out in the mid afternoon. I saw everybody except Kolohe, on the beach before my departure from the pier for the Hanauma Bay call. Aloha, DB

Ew Girl

Ewa Girl looking pretty with her new coat

Buster & RB08

Hoku

Sadie