Mile 317 Report
July 3, 2022
Black Oystercatchers are currently raising three chicks on Submarine Rock and birds' behavior was noted to change due to tidepoolers.
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Black Oystercatchers are currently raising three chicks on Submarine Rock and birds' behavior was noted to change due to tidepoolers. While it's anecdotal, parents appear to cease forage activies by one or both parents when humans are close and some alarm behavior was noted due to barking/nearby dogs.
Conditions
Temperature: 58 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 0.2 feet.
Human Activities
Tidepooling, hiking through areas close to nesting seabirds (black oystercatchers)
Concerns
Disturbances: Disturbance of nesting seabirds
Notable Wildlife
Black oystercatchers, two active nests, one on Submarine Rock with three chicks and one on Indian Point with two chicks.
Driftline Content
Styrofoam.
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