Report Details

250 people on the beach, due to Volleyball Weekend. Numerous gulls observed (82 Western, one Bonaparte's) and two beached birds. Gooseberries are abundant.

Conditions

Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light.

Human Activities

Number of people: 500. Number of dogs: 9. Walking or running: 50. Playing in surf: 50. Playing in sand: 300. Sitting: 100. Fishing: 1. Other Activities: Total number is approximate.. It was the beginning of Volleyball Weekend. Approximately 250 people were already playing on the temporary courts.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 2. ATVs/OHVs on beach, allowed: 4.

Notable Wildlife

82 Western gulls, none of which seemed disturbed by the increased activity on the beach.1 Bonaparte's gull1 Trapdoor spider!

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 2. 1 Western gull1 Common murre

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

Lots of gooseberries.

Driftline Content

Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt).

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