Mile 10 Report
Rainbow Island, Lone Ranch Beach, Boardman SP
September 1, 2007
Walk started out foggy with one other couple on beach; fog burned off by time we got back to car and people began arriving along with sun.
Report Details
Walk started out foggy with one other couple on beach; fog burned off by time we got back to car and people began arriving along with sun. No significant changes noted, no development to be seen on area east of Highway 101 (US Borax property)On 9/9 walk, dead otter and dead cormorant found on lower beach.
Conditions
Temperature: 65 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 45. Number of dogs: 6. Walking or running: 30. Playing in surf: 3. Tidepooling: 8. Kayaking: 2. No vehicle access to beach
Concerns
Apparent violations: two dogs off leash.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 21.
Notable Wildlife
5 oystercatches seen/heard
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2. 9/1 common gull -- long dead9/9 cormorant -- found dead in surfline -- high tide
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 1. 9/9 otter long dead found on lower beach in surfline -- high tide
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.
Man-made Modifications
Summer duning along access beach
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