11-26-11 DB Dailies and More

The Kaiwi Kuest began at 0600, and at 0620 Marilyn found Kaiwi (RK96) foraging in the shallows near the Irma's rocks, where she has often hauled out. Though she appeared to be thinking about hauling out to the rocks, she chose to move 30 ft or so more west and haul out to the beach instead, galumphing up over 30 ft of 4WD tracks to come to rest at the Naupaka bushes, where she remained until approximately 1130, when she once again traversed the 4WD tracks and moved down near the water line to stay cool for the day. We cordoned her off and the IMF crew of Z&P, Marilyn, Kathy & Caryn ,and the unstoppable Gayle took care of her. Kaiwi was still there at dark.We picked up the rope and left the signs.

 At 0836 Marilyn reported Kekoa (RK72) and Kolohe (RW22) at Spitting Cave. Kekoa was foraging , fronting the spitting cave, which is rarely seen. There were people jumping off but to his credit he remained in the area. Kolohe was foraging 200 ft right of the big rock, and there was no observed interaction. Posse member Terry checked in at 1100 to advise that after a couple of jet skis arrived in the waters near the cave, both animals moved more into the bay.

 At 1126 I found Duke (RA12) on the water front rocks at Rocky Right Beach on Rabbit Island. He had the place all to himself today.

 Team Billand checked in at 0742 with the report of Irma (R010) fronting 1708 at White Plains . I know there were unsung heroes tending to her. Thank you !!  At 0916 the Billands found Kermit (R4DG) at Wind Sock.

 Dana called at 1135 to advise that Right Spot (R016) was at Right Spot's Spot, and La'akea (RK82) was between the Keiki Pool and McKenzie's at Turtle Bay.

Clay Gates reported another late in the day Rocky arrival at Iroquois Point at 1520.

 Kaiwi @ Irmas finally home where she belongs

 Little girl on the move

 She's looking good.... healthy and happy

 Well this site offers a whole new concern.... scary stuff

 And here she lays not a care in the world

 Back to the waters edge

 Shiney Happy People!  Caryn, Patrick and Gayle!

 Kekoa back at spitting cave 

 Kolohe hanging out @ spitting cave with his new little buddy Kekoa

 Miss Rocky looking good... newly molted and putting her weight back on

 Miss Irma in a pose!  

 Miss Irma @ White Plains

 Kermit @ Windsock... Oh that green balloon.... not good! Sadly balloons are one of those things that can be soooo dangerous to ocean critters, birds.... soo easily mistaken for food. Such a shame, balloons always made me happy, until now.

 PAU - BEAUTIFUL SUNSET!