Mile 293 Report
Rockaway Beach, State Wayside
September 14, 2021
Observed approx.
Report Details
Observed approx. 40 people, 17 dogs, and just a few seagulls. A very clean drift line including several large jellyfish. The high tide line and beach fire sites contained the typical momentos left by inconsiderate beach visitors...cans, bottles, plastic, socks (3), masks (2), poop bags (2), and half a dozen beach toys. 12 dead birds were also noted. Was hoping for a more positive report this time...but alas.
Conditions
Temperature: 58 F. Tide Level: 5.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 43. Number of dogs: 17. Walking or running: 38. Other Activities: 5 running.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 6.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 12. 2 seagull, 1 crow, 1 cormorant, 8 murre
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt).
Report Images
stu and barb
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