Mile 31 Report
Otter Point State Wayside, Bailey Beach
September 11, 2014
A very sick black and white bird.
Report Details
A very sick black and white bird. I think it is a murre, but I'm not sure. (See attached photo.) DEAD BIRDS STRANDED A dead sealion. The same one that I reported Aug. 31 but didn't have photos. I took photos today (attached).
Conditions
Temperature: 65 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 2.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 2. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 2.
Notable Wildlife
A very sick black and white bird. I think it is a murre, but I'm not sure. (See attached photo.)
Stranded Marine Mammals
A dead sealion. The same one that I reported Aug. 31 but didn't have photos. I took photos today (attached).
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.
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