Mile 175 Report
Baker Beach Road, Trail
January 18, 2015
One female sea lion dead south of Berry Creek.
Report Details
One female sea lion dead south of Berry Creek.Heard sea lions in the surf there were lots of Sanderlings.Removed some trash, crates should be removed, there also is new driftwood, some very large.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 5. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 5. Other Activities: gathering trash 1-person.
Concerns
Litter
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 1.
Notable Wildlife
heard sea lions in the surf lots of sanderlings (? small shorebirds)
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2. no bands- western grebes
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 1. female sea lion dead south of Berry Creek
Driftline Content
Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Styrofoam. 3 plastic crates, 1 helmet- Japanese Tsunami debris?
Man-made Modifications
n/a
Natural Changes
none
Actions & Comments
removed some trash,crates should be removed, there is new driftwood, some very large
Kit Kirk
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It was a beautiful, sunny day on a clean and quiet beach!
Kit Kirk
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There was nothing outstanding in my walk on the beach this time.
Kit Kirk