Report Details

A busy afternoon at Harris Beach despite the fog. Nothing alarming to report. First sighting by this observer of a semipalmated plover at this location.

Conditions

Temperature: 57 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: W. Tide Level: 3.4 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 73. Number of dogs: 10. Walking or running: 57. Playing in sand: 6. Sitting: 8. Photography: 1. Other Activities: 1 climbing. Evidence of recent campfires near driftwood piles.

Concerns

Apparent violations: 5 dogs off leash.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 28. RVs/Buses parking: 1.

Notable Wildlife

The usual gulls, crows, pelicans, cormorants, 1 semipalmated plover, no oystercatchers or mammals.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 2. 2 dead cormorants

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

1 dead octopus, 18" from body center to end of tentacles.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.).

Natural Changes

Evidence of wave overtopping.

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