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Mile 289 has weathered the first winter storms without erosion to the foredune. We were interested to see if there were any dead brown pelicans. There were none, but we did find 8 dead birds. (5 fulmars, 1 grebe, 1 gull, and 1 kittiwake). Several weeks ago our COASST dead bird survey included 25 pelicans on mile 286. On mile 285 and 287, we had about half that number. And we did find 2 on 288 as we walked back. It seems that severe weather killed a large, concentrated flock of pelicans. Most ended up on 286.

Human Activities

There were 3 boats on the bay side jetty-fishing and crabbing.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 4.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 8. 5 northern fulmars, 1 western grebe, 1 immature gull, and a probable black-legged kittiwake.

Stranded Marine Mammals

But there was a young dead sealion on mile 287. It was reported as live but ailing on the previous day.

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

Unusual concentration. large concentration of bay clam shells near the jetty. They become less dense as you move away from the jetty. Strong tides and swells may have pushed the clams out into the ocean.

Driftline Content

Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces. 3 crab floats, a sports crabbing ring, several fishing lures.

Natural Changes

early winter storms caused no dune erosion

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All Mile 289 Reports

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Mile 289

September 20, 2021

This mile is not surveyed 4 times a year since it became a designated bird nesting area.

ollikainen

Mile 289

December 24, 2020

There is no trace of nesting bird protection.

ollikainen

Mile 289

September 21, 2020

September 15 ended the nesting bird restrictions on mile 289.

ollikainen

Mile 289

August 1, 2020

I saw so many different types of birds along the jetty, I'm no bird expert but I thought I saw pelicans, herons, cormorants, and sea gulls.

EJD

Mile 289

March 20, 2020

Mile 289 is again restricted due to bird nesting.

ollikainen

Mile 289

December 5, 2019

This survey was all about the jelly fish that covered the most recent wrack areas.

ollikainen

Mile 289

June 16, 2019

This is a partial survey.

ollikainen

Mile 289

March 21, 2019

The signage is up again keeping all dogs off Mile 289.

ollikainen