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More trash than our last few walks...possibly due to the kite festival last week.  Lots of twine from bundled beach firewood, some fireworks remains, lots of plastic and leftovers from s’more party’s.  A long dead skate and seagull.  10 or so brown pelicans gliding over the waves, and numerous seagulls on the dry sand.

Conditions

Temperature: 62 F. Tide Level: 5.2 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 60. Number of dogs: 5. Walking or running: 45. Playing in surf: 4. Playing in sand: 6. Sitting: 5. Pretty typical activity on the beach

Concerns

Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 8.

Notable Wildlife

8-10 pelicans, 25-30 seagulls

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 1. Seagull

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

One dead skate

Driftline Content

Small rocks, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.).

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May 3, 2023

Extremely clean beach.

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April 2, 2023

Large bale of styrofoam found.

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January 1, 2023

Overall the beach looked pretty good for post king tides and fireworks.

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October 22, 2022

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September 7, 2022

For the day after a holiday weekend the beach was exceptionally clean.

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February 6, 2022

A warm February day.

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December 31, 2021

A relatively calm day before the first King tide of 2022.

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September 14, 2021

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stu and barb