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Nine Zarapico (common Mexican name, US common name is "curlew"), a migratory bird seen here every year at about this time. Brown, with a long downward-curving bill. I used to hunt them in Mexico. They're delicious.

Conditions

Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 1.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 2. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 2. Dog was training human to throw ball for it.

Notable Wildlife

9 Zarapico (Curlew)

Driftline Content

Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces.

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