Mile 11 Report
December 6, 2008
I observed a decomposing seal on one of the small difficult to access beach areas.
Report Details
I observed a decomposing seal on one of the small difficult to access beach areas. My husband and I have seen 3 such bodies from Whaleshead to Lone Ranch recently. Finally, there was a large bundle of what appeared to be shoe sole material (because of the cut out patterns) beached in a driftwood pile. Our exports gone overboard? A beautiful mile, fortunately a state park.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 2.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 10. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 8. Playing in sand: 2. Shorebirds disturbed by dogs appear accustomed to this in the Lone Ranch beach area.
Concerns
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
pelicans, gulls, oystercatchers
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
Newly exposed roots/trees falling.
Actions & Comments
The regrowth at the view restoration area at House Rock is coming back as could be expected. Common plants and schrubs flourishing: sword fern, salmon berry, evergreen huckleberry, coyote brush, salal, various grasses, alder reappearing in the open spots, sitka spruce seedlings plentiful close to the remaining adult trees.
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