Mile 292 Report
Twin Rocks, Heitmiller Creek
November 1, 2008
Approximately 300 brown pelicans on the beach on a windy cloudy day.
Report Details
Approximately 300 brown pelicans on the beach on a windy cloudy day. New riprap/shoreline protection below house immediately north of trailer park at Mile 291, with application posted for permanent riprap repair.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: SE.
Human Activities
Number of people: 10. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 10.
Concerns
Apparent violations: none.
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Notable Wildlife
Pelicans. Apparently migrating. Approximately 300. Other smaller birds and gulls mixed in
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 300. None observed.
Stranded Marine Mammals
Brown pelicans. Approximately 300.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
1 small dead seal.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.
Man-made Modifications
New riprap or shoreline protection structures. House immeadiately north of trailer park at Mile 291
Natural Changes
Newly exposed roots/trees falling, Visible retreat of solid bluff. House immeadiately north of trailer park at Mile 291
Actions & Comments
No. There is a posted application for permanent riprap repair
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