Mile 172 Report
January 8, 2007
Storm waves bringing in many drift trees; as well as wood, shells, wood debris.
Report Details
Storm waves bringing in many drift trees; as well as wood, shells, wood debris. Very little sand to walk on (end of high tide.)One Murrelet freshly dead.
Human Activities
Number of people: 12. Walking or running: 11. Photography: 1.
Vehicles
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 3. Adult Murrelet
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
3-4 crab moltings.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.
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