Mile 196 Report
September 19, 2007
A sunny day with a strong north wind carrying sand southwards.
Report Details
A sunny day with a strong north wind carrying sand southwards. Thirteen people, all quite bundled up, were moving about on the beach, along with the usual sparse contingent of gulls, crows, and sanderlings. Considerable number and variety of dead birds. A few new bluff constructions: added steps, and an overlook with chairs and flag-pole.
Conditions
Temperature: 58 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 4.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 13. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 10. Playing in sand: 2. Sitting: 1.
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
Usual small number of Western Gulls, Sanderlings, and Beach Crows present. Usual scattering of crab shells, sand-crab bodies, sand dollars.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 7. 2 Brandt's Cormorants, 1 Sanderling, 1 Black Surf Scoter, 2 Common Murres, 1 Cassin's Auklet
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells.
New Development
Steps down bluff.
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