9-7-11 DB Dailies and Reports from Camp Irma

At 0550 the Dawn Patrol found Irma (R010)& Ka 'Iwi, snoozin' at mid compound. This idealic scene came to a screeching halt with the arrival of young master Benny (RE74), at 0558. This would be the first of 5 Benny visits today. Yesterday's episode of the Irma/Benny wars were teeth, hair and eyeballs. Today , each of the visits followed the same pattern. Benny would do his initial approach and at about 15-20 ft Irma would give him the "stink eye", and bark, and Mr. Macho would take off immediately, but would not leave. In each case he would swim out and try another approach from the opposite direction, approaching from behind. Irma always caught him in the act, and in every case , the evil eye and a bark, and off he went. I did not see him again after 1110. Though Mom and pup did swims and feeds, their schedule was definitely affected by Benny's presence. At least today was calmer than yesterday... wish Benny would just mind his manners until Irma weans Ka 'Iwi.

A brief note on the pup's name. I've been made aware that exact spelling is critical. My source is John R.K. Clark's book, "Place Names of Hawaii", pg. 145. He is the authority on surf spots and beach names in Hawaii, and I worship his expertise. He personally responsible for giving the name Ka 'Iwi to the conservation area, as excepted by the board in 1988. Any other spelling other that Ka 'Iwi, may well mean something totally different. Thank you for the info DB... I will make sure when I refer to the pup I use the intended name.

On my first look at Rabbit Island at 0740 I found Duke (RA12), and Kolohe (RW22) to the right of Seal Rock Inlet. When I got back to Makai Pier at 1417 only Kolohe was visible.

Team Billand didn't find any critters today, but did collect spew from RI37's location yesterday. They also heard from posse member Eileen on the Reef Runway reporting that Kekoa was a no show today, but Ewa Girl was there, and has begun her molt.

Word was received last night the R5AY and La'akea had moved in a Kahuku direction. This was confirmed by Lesley on her shift up there today.

Dana also reported another animal on the beach up there, said to be Right Spot. Debi sent confirmation photos of Right Spot. Thank You......very much !

Benny in cruise mode

Is it safe to come out of the water?  better beware benny

Irma shoots off a warning

Duke @ Rabbit Island

 This is a great shot from DB look at Benny on the right, planning his approach.

 Irma just isn't having it

Benny Benny Benny.... 

 Great shot of Ka 'Iwi from Auntie June.... escaping all the excitment

 A very lean Right Spot @ Turtle Bay

 The infamous right spot on the "right of her lower side"