Report Details

High clouds burned off during our walk on this mile. Wind from the northwest was moderate (10 mph or so). Beach was relatively clean of human debris; wrackline was shells and small rocks. We were surprised by 8 brown pelicans flying overhead since it seemed early for them to return. Whimbrels (4), and Semipalmated Plovers (dozen) mixed with probably Western Sandpipers (dozen) were also seen. All of the 15 people observed were walking with no problems noted. Dune erosion at the south end of the mile at Johnson Creek was more severe than photographed and documented in the Mile 99 report (north end of mile) from several months ago.

Conditions

Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 5.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 15. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 13. No problems noted.

Concerns

Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 6.

Notable Wildlife

About 8 brown pelicans flew over heading north. At the waterline, aside from dozens of gulls, were 4 whimbrels, and a dozen semipalmated plovers mixed in with a dozen smaller sandpipers (from the Sibley Field Guide, I'd guess Western Sandpiper).

Driftline Content

Shells, Small rocks.

Natural Changes

Erosion of vegetated foredune.

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