Mile 106 - Bullards Beach, west of Fahys Lake - February 23, 2014

Report Details

I went back to mile 106 this morning to check out the status of ill sea lion. Again I saw no evidence of an injury. The animal was in the same location, no evidence in the sand that it had attempted moving. Will update Jim Rice of the Marine Mammal Stranding Network with phone call.

Conditions

Temperature: 48 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 1.0 feet.

Human Activities

Truck driving on beach, legally. Seemed to be looking at driftwood.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 1.

Notable Wildlife

Several groups of sanderlings feeding.

Stranded Marine Mammals

Total stranded mammals: 1. Sick, juvenile sea lion. Still alive since yesterday. Extremely weak and emaciated. Same location, approximately Mile 106.5. Photos taken.

Driftline Content

Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.

Actions & Comments

Had called Jim Rice of the Marine Mammal Stranding Network yesterday but wanted to add photos to report today. I believe animal to be ill rather than injured from what I have been able to observe.