Report Details

Small rocks in the driftline. Six Harbor Seals on offshore rocks. Large group of foraging sandpipers moving in response to humans and dogs. A few gulls on beach and 3 cormorants on rocks. Sand level is still very low. Relatively heavy (5) vehicle use in allowed area. Moderate human impact (15)- 2 people on horses-5 walking, 3 tidepooling, 1 clamming and 4 paraboarders. Five dogs.

Conditions

Temperature: 51 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 1.5 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 15. Number of dogs: 5. Walking or running: 5. Tidepooling: 3. Other Activities: Horseriding: 2, Clamming: 1, Paraboarding: 4 (see photos).

Concerns

Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 4. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 5.

Notable Wildlife

6 Harbor Seals on offshore rocks, large group of sandpipers, a few gulls, 3 cormorants on rocks

Driftline Content

Small rocks.

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