R5AY Spotting on 12/15

A big shout out to Stephanie K for sending these great shots of R5AY spotted on Saturday 12/15 at Malaekahana Beach Park. Stephanie found the blog when looking up information about her.... she sent information into NOAA but was relieved to read "we" were already aware of her condition and she was being monitored.  

She's actually looking better in these photos, which is a welcomed relief.  Thank you Stephanie for taking the time and following up. ~da blog lady~

8-3-2012 DB's Dailies:

My first pass through the SE quadrant was a bust until I got to Spitting Cave, at 0709 . There I found Buster (RV08), after a 1 day visit home at RI, back on patrol at SC. He was doing 7 minute dives.

Gayle called at 0720 to advise that she was with Kaiwi (RK96) at Lanai Lookout.

When I got back for my 2nd Rabbit Island check at 0902 I found Kolohe (RW22) snoozin' on the water front rocks, 80 ft right of 3BS. He would enter the water at 1133.

Gayle called at 1017 to report that Buster was now snoozin' at Irma's Grotto, Kokee Flats.

On my 3rd RI look I found that Aukai (RL12) was now snoozin' at 3BS, and that Kolohe was once again on the beach, again, 80 ft right of 3BS.

When I got back for the 4th RI check I found what would prove to be Aukai, Kolohe and Duke (RA12) were all playing in the shallows fronting 3BS on RI.

At 1312 Aukai hauled out to 3BS, and at 1320 Kolohe and Duke hauled out together 80 ft right of 3BS.

Dana called at 0728 to advise that R912&Pup and Right Spot (R016) were all within the SPZ at Mokuleia. Confirming of all have been received. Posse member Zeeny reported that Right Spot departed at 1430.

Team Billand called at 0730 to advise that Pohaku (RO28) was once again at Secret Beach, KoOlina.

Team Biland checked in at 1310 to report that Irma (R010) was at Wind Sock, Kalaeloa Beach.

Afternoon email from Dera advised that R5AY was at Malaekahana Beach Park today. Confirming photos have been received.

Team Billand called at 1635 to advise that posse member Clay had called with the report of T21M (7GY) at Iroquois Point. He may well have been there all day, but this was the first report.

Zeeny called at 1732 with the report of an U/F at Camp Erdman, just down the way from the pup site. Zeeny's photos confirm that it was Right Spot. Her notched hind flipper made the call easy.

Just a thought to volunteers.... if you have free time it would be most beneficial to the monk seals, other volunteers and the overall volunteer program to call into Dana Jones, or Dera Look. Your services may be needed at a different site.  

Kolohe and Duke

 

 Buster @ Kokee 

 Buster @ Spitting Cave 

 Kaiwi @ Lanai lookout 

 R912 with pup - thank you Karen T.

 Right Spot @ Mokuleia

 Right Spot @ Camp Erdman

 R5AY @ Malaekahana 

 T21M @ Iroquois

2-23-2012 DB's Dailies:Irma,RIP&Kaiwi@Spitting Cave, R5AY@Malaekahana, Makaiwi@KoOlina, Benny@Makaha, Rocky@Elk's Club, 2AW@Guard Rails, Noa@Maili Poin, Kekoa@RR

I was batting zero until I arrived at Spitting Cave at 0746. Gayle and I began the SC watch, and at 0754 found what would prove to be Irma (R010) doing 12 minute dives.

At 0934 RIP (RR70) appeared and he began foraging in close proximity to Irma, but there was never any observed interaction .

Zeeny called at 1116 to advise that Kaiwi (RK96) had arrived at Spitting Cave, and that she and RIP were interaction. At 1150 RIP and Kaiwi would move further into Maunalua Bay. At 1240 RIP returned to SC, according to posse member Kathy.

Posse member Teri called at 1731 to advise that Kaiwi was back and doing dives near the ladder at the point at Spitting Cave.

For those of you on the other side of the computer screen, who can't tell the players without a program, this day's Spitting Cave cast is about as Warm & Fuzzy as you can get. Irma is Mom to her first born son, RIP (2003),and to her last born, her daughter Kaiwi (2011). If Mojo and Ka'ena had shown up today (her #2 & #3), I would have immediately retired. Oh hell no! Besides, I think you would be beaming like a very proud papa. You're going to have to wait until Kaiwi has her pups... to be grandpapa!

At 0940 Dera called to report R5AY at Malaekahana . ID was by tag.

At 1030 Team Billand checked in with the report of Makaiwi (R4DF), at Lagoon #4 at KoOlina.

At 1120 the Billands reported that they had received word from Secret Beach, KoOlina that a small animal had hauled out , but was run off before they could get there.

At 1120 the Billands reported the report of an animal at Makaha. At 1212 they confirmed the Benny (RE74) ID.

Dera called at 1051 with the report of an animal behind the Elk's Club, Waikiki. Posse member Colleen confirmed the Rocky (RH58) ID at 1406.

At 1313 Team Billand reported 2AW at Guard Rails Beach.

At 1340 the Billands found Noa (R6FI).

Dera called at 1448 to report that posse member Eileen had reported Kekoa (RK72 ) at the Reef Runway. Though his transmitter is still attached, it apparently no longer working, according to Dera.

Irma (Mom) and RIP (oldest offspring)

RIP (older brother) and Kaiwi (little sister)

Maka'iwi @ Ko Olina

Maka iwi being silly !!

2AW @ Guard Rails

Tag 2AW/2AZ

Benny Boy @ Makaha 

I think Benny likes being around populated beaches

Who you looking at?  

Noa 6FI/6FJ @ Maili

Is it safe to say, he's probably the little seal that left before Team Billand got to see him @ KoOlina?

2-20-2012 DB Dailies: KC@SB, RIP@RI, Makaiwi@CIP, Benny&Kermit@WP,Rocky@IRQ, R5AY@Malaekahana, La'akea@TB

KC (RK28) began my day, once again today. I found her at Cra...Kaiwi Cove at 0643. I cordoned her off, and with the help of the elves & Missus Whisperer, she has remained all day. She was still there when I departed at 1900. I picked up the rope, but left the signs.

At 1453 on one of the brief Rabbit Island checks, I found what would prove to be RIP (RR70), snoozin' at the left end of the beach.

At 0806 Team Billand found what would prove to be Benny (RE74) fronting #1708, White Plains, At 0951 they reported that Kermit (R012) had hauled out to join him.

At 1115 Team Billand reported Makaiwi (R4DF) at Palm Grove, Campbell Industrial Park. They reported that witnesses had told them she had been run off earlier in the morning by a Great Dane, at Nimitz Cottages.

Dera called at 1052 with the report of an animal at Goat Island, Malaekahana. The R5AY ID was confirmed by photo in the afternoon.

Posse member Kelly Girl checked in at 1625 with the report of La'akea (RK82) at Right Spot's Spot, Turtle Bay.

Clay Gates reported that Rocky was waiting for him at IRQ at 0630. She had apparently overnighted.

KC @ Crappy/Kaiwi Cove

Cookie cutter shark bites look like giant dimples

5AY @ Malaekahana 

Rocky rockstar visits with Clay, or better still spent the night.

 Looking mighty plump!